Volunteers needed for sleep study
04 February, 2019The effect of sleep on learning is the focus of a new study by University of Queensland researchers — and they're looking for volunteers to help them out.
Rotavirus vaccine may protect against type 1 diabetes
28 January, 2019A drop in the number of young children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes could be associated with the introduction of routine rotavirus vaccination of Australian infants.
Revealing the 'rogue clones' that cause lupus
23 January, 2019Researchers have used mass spectrometry to identify the molecular signatures of the autoantibodies that cause lupus, which could lead to more effective treatments.
How do cancer cells avoid complete genetic meltdown?
16 January, 2019 by Oxford University PressScientists from Beijing and Taipei have recently examined HeLa cells to get an insight on cancer vulnerability from a mutational perspective.
Bionic eye project has sights on human trials
14 December, 2018University of Sydney researchers are developing a bionic eye with plans to move it to human trials next year.
Researchers seek to cure cancerous paediatric tumour
14 December, 2018A newly developed technique called live-cell, single-molecule imaging has allowed researchers to see how genetic processes lead to tumourigenesis — the formation of tumours.
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.
