Breast cancer susceptibility genes identified
28 May, 2007 by Staff WritersAn international research consortium has identified four genes believed to increase susceptibility to breast cancer.
Is p53 a double-edged sword?
23 May, 2007 by Staff Writersp53, the gene thought to be essential in helping chemotherapy kill cancer cells, may actually help them thrive.
Stats outsmarting brain tumours
22 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldStatistical techniques help pinpoint two biomarkers for aggressive gliomas
Red-letter day for brain connectivity
21 May, 2007 by Staff WritersMore neural connections may explain synesthesia
Proteomics at the hub of prostate cancer research
18 May, 2007 by Fiona WylieA team of Brisbane researchers is using high-throughput protein analysis to take a closer look at the molecular and cellular basis of prostate cancer.
Relief in sight for IBD
02 May, 2007 by Fiona WylieGastroenterologist Graham Radford-Smith is combining research with clinical application in his work on inflammatory bowel disease.
Genetic 'Gang of Four' drives spread of breast cancer
18 April, 2007 by Staff WritersStudies of human tumour cells implanted in mice have shown that the abnormal activation of four genes drives the spread of breast cancer to the lungs.
Fragile X, Down syndromes linked to faulty brain communication
16 April, 2007 by Staff WritersMosaic mouse model allows neuroscientists to see how Fragile X and Down syndromes cause problems in the neural network.
Tackling skin cancer in organ transplant patients
13 April, 2007 by Kate McDonaldClinuvel Pharmaceuticals is heading into further Phase II and beginning Phase III trials for several UV-related indications for its photo-protective drug CUV1647. The big hope, however, is its potential to protect organ transplant recipients.
Dogs do the legwork for human cancer prevention
12 April, 2007 by Kate McDonald700 Rottweilers will assist American researchers to discover whether antioxidant supplementation has a preventative effect in bone cancer.
Is gender important in skin cancer?
04 April, 2007 by Staff WritersDifferences in anti-oxidant levels between males and females may be why men are more likely to develop skin cancer, American researchers report.
D1, D2 and Huntington's disease
29 March, 2007 by Staff WritersLoss of D1 dopamine neurons, not D2, responsible for Huntington's symptoms, Florey researcher says.
Resistant subpopulation linked to leukaemia relapse
27 March, 2007 by Staff WritersAustralian scientists identify cells responsible for relapse after treatment in common childhood cancer.
Inhibitor looks promising for drug-resistant HIV
23 March, 2007 by Staff WritersTrial of reverse transcriptase inhibitor achieves good results in patients with drug-resistant HIV.
P53 master regulator of suntan
16 March, 2007 by Staff WritersIn addition to its job as master regulator of apoptosis, p53 is also responsible for activating the tanning response in skin, a new study claims.
