Health researchers recognised in 2018 Research Action Awards
12 December, 2018Three Australian researchers whose work has had a significant impact on healthcare policy and delivery were honoured in the Sax Institute's 2018 Research Action Awards.
Potential treatment for 'chemobrain' discovered
11 December, 2018Scientists have previously believed that chemotherapy was the only cause of chemobrain — a cognitive-impairment condition that affects up to 60% of breast cancer patients.
UNSW invests $250m in Health Translation Hub
10 December, 2018The UNSW Health Translation Hub will deliver education, training and research rooms and expanded ambulatory care clinics in fields such as neuroscience.
Qld researchers discover unique cancer biomarker
06 December, 2018University of Queensland researchers have developed a test to detect cancer from blood or biopsy tissue.
Embracing artery-only bypasses
03 December, 2018For over two decades, Australian researchers have been doing something that the vast majority of surgeons globally have been reluctant to do.
Almost 2m Australians start taking opioids every year
22 November, 20181.9 million Australian adults begin taking prescription opioids every year, around 50,000 of whom go on to become long-term users.
Two-handed handshake that encourages cell suicide
14 November, 2018Researchers have discovered a mechanism that eliminates T cells that pose autoimmune dangers.
Mutant protein tackles DNA guardian to drive tumour development
07 November, 2018WEHI scientists have discovered how tumour development is driven by mutations in the most important gene in preventing cancer, p53.
Rethink needed on Australia's chlamydia crisis
02 November, 2018Australia's most common STI, chlamydia, is unlikely to be eliminated by opportunistic testing in general practice, according to research led by the University of Melbourne.
Men are less likely than women to survive some cancers: study
30 October, 2018A population-based study has that found men have a survival disadvantage relative to women for 11 of 25 cancer types investigated.
Map of human liver cells reveals molecular make-up of individual cells
25 October, 2018A map of the cells in the human liver reveals the differences between individual cells at the molecular level which can have a profound impact on their behaviour in tissue, tumours and disease.
Discovery could make therapeutic insulins more effective
25 October, 2018A discovery co-led by Australian researchers could make therapeutic insulins more effective by better mimicking the way insulin works in the body.
Biochemical engineering 'hack' could lead to new drugs
24 October, 2018A biochemical engineering 'hack' could lead to new drugs, flavours, fragrances and biofuels.
Macrogen opens office in Australia
24 October, 2018South Korean biotech company Macrogen has opened an office in NSW.
Using artificial intelligence to measure breast density
18 October, 2018An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm measures breast density at the level of an experienced mammographer.
