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.
Looking at the links between polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance
15 March, 2007 by Staff WritersUK researchers are investigating the link between polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance.
Lupus susceptibility linked to CR2
08 March, 2007 by Staff WritersA strong link has been found between susceptibility to developing lupus and an alteration in CR2 protein function.
Study identifies novel genes associated with Alzeimer's
28 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldStudy also suggests link between late-onset Alzheimer's disease and irregular glucose levels.
Consortium tackles the genetic basis of autism
23 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldTwo new suspected genetic links to autism have been outlined in a massive international study.
FDA issues warning about ADHD drugs
22 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldThe US FDA has told manufacturers of ADHD drugs to warn patients of potential adverse effects.
Xenograph models to help children resist cancer
20 February, 2007 by Fiona WylieResistance to glucocorticoid therapy remains an important factor in the battle to achieve high cure rates in childhood leukaemia. Researcher Richard Lock has helped develop a xenograph model to identify drug resistance mechanisms.
Preventing metastasis with molecular decoys
16 February, 2007 by Graeme O'NeillAngiogenesis inhibition is not enough - blocking the formation of new lymphatic vessels is vital to preventing secondary tumours.
Angiogenesis and untying tumours
15 February, 2007 by Fiona WylieRuth Ganss is an immunologist by trade who has become intrigued by the nature of tumour development.
Migraines and a shunt in the heart
14 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldIs there a link between a common heart defect and a high incidence of migraine? International experience seems to suggest so.
Steps on the road to the Holy Grail
02 February, 2007 by Fiona WylieThe publication of the molecular structure of the insulin receptor last September, led by Australia's Colin Ward, was a milestone in the life sciences. Fiona Wylie profiles the man behind the receptor.
CMRI looks at p53 and Rett Syndrome
01 February, 2007 by Kate McDonaldThe Children's Medical Research Institute in Sydney has set up a new unit to look at the p53 tumour suppressor gene, and one of its young scientists has received further funding for his research into Rett Syndrome.
