Risk factors identified for death from COVID-19
11 March, 2020Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key risk factors associated with higher risk of death from the new coronavirus.
Strength training can protect the brain from degeneration
02 March, 2020Six months of strength training (lifting weights) can help protect brain areas especially vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease up to one year later.
How malaria shields itself from approaching immune cells
25 February, 2020Researchers reveal a previously unknown reversible mechanism that malaria uses to evade the immune system, paving the way towards new antimalarial drugs.
Predicting and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease
25 February, 2020Two recent studies have provided new hope for Parkinson's patients, offering potential strategies for predicting the disease's progression as well as bringing it to a halt.
Rogue cells at the root of autoimmune disease
17 February, 2020Cellular genomics technology has allowed researchers to reveal genetic mutations causing rogue behaviour in the cells that cause autoimmune disease.
Medication may prevent 'broken heart' during bereavement
14 February, 2020There is an increased risk of heart attack and death among bereaved people (particularly those grieving a spouse or child) — one that can last up to six months.
Breakthrough as live coronavirus grown from patients
12 February, 2020 by Lauren DavisA team of elite NSW researchers have undertaken genome sequencing of the virus and grown the live virus from real patients as opposed to using synthetic materials.
Genetic 'fingerprints' behind cancer drivers identified
11 February, 2020An international team of over 1300 researchers has conducted what is claimed to be the most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes to date.
Therapeutic strategy to stop melanoma spread
10 February, 2020A new therapeutic strategy could potentially help the fight against advanced-stage melanoma, effectively reducing the migration and invasive properties of melanoma cells.
Lower your Alzheimer's risk with antioxidants and exercise
06 February, 2020 by Lauren DavisFruits, vegetables and cardio may help lower risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) — the latter even having an impact in those with genetic predisposition to the disease.
GSK makes vaccine platform available as coronavirus spreads
05 February, 2020GSK makes its pandemic vaccine adjuvant platform technology available to enhance the development of a 2019-nCoV vaccine, while researchers estimate the true spread of the virus.
CSIRO joins coronavirus battle as global emergency declared
03 February, 2020 by Lauren DavisThe WHO has declared the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern — the sixth ever case of an international emergency of this kind.
Blocking a survival mechanism in melanoma
03 December, 2019The effectiveness of current treatments for melanoma could be improved by using approaches that wipe out the 'survival system' of cancer cells.
Contraceptive drug helps protect against cervical cancer
27 November, 2019MPA, the active ingredient in the common contraceptive injection Depo-Provera, can prevent the development of cervical cancer in mice with precancerous lesions.
Low-dose drug combo fights cancer without the side effects
25 November, 2019Scientists have discovered a promising mix of four components, called C2, that can kill tumour cells while leaving healthy cells undamaged.
