PharmAust secures non-cancer patent
17 May, 2017Australian-listed, clinical-stage oncology company PharmAust has secured a new patent in Australia covering the use of its lead drug for non-cancer applications, including neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes and age-related disorders.
'Tumour-trained' immune cells move from one tumour to another
16 May, 2017Scientists at Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered that 'tumour-trained' immune cells — which have the potential to kill cancer cells — move from one tumour to another.
Immunotherapy may increase tumour growth in some cases
16 May, 2017Scientists have found that cancer immunotherapy, intended to boost the body's immune system in order to fight tumours, may actually be having the opposite effect in some cancers.
Avita Medical files IPR against Renovacare patent
12 May, 2017Avita Medical Limited, a regenerative medicine company focused on the treatment of wounds and skin defects, has filed an Inter Partes Review (IPR) petition against Renovacare patent.
Do painkillers cause heart attacks?
12 May, 2017 by Adam FloranceThe latest research from Canada has found that regular use of even small amounts of over-the-counter painkillers can rapidly increase the risk of heart attack, but local experts suggest that the benefits can outweigh the risks in many cases.
Key China patent for PharmAust
08 May, 2017PharmAust, an ASX-listed oncology company, has secured a key China patent.
Australian researchers find unexpected genomic landscape in melanoma
05 May, 2017Genetic changes in acral and mucosal melanomas are completely different to the mutations found in skin melanoma, reveals a new study by Australian researchers.
New mechanism for autoimmune diseases
05 May, 2017 by Adam FloranceResearchers from Monash University have "answered one of the biggest questions in autoimmune disease" by determining the mechanism underlying the key genetic risk factors that lead to a raft of autoimmune diseases including: Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and various forms of kidney disease.
Genomics alliance receives first round of funding
05 May, 2017The Queensland Genomics Health Alliance (QGHA) has received funding for nine research projects as part of a $25 million initiative of the Palaszczuk government.
Exercise could help fight infections
28 April, 2017 by Adam FloranceForget about bed rest — the best thing for fighting off infections is hitting the gym, according to a team of researchers from Griffith University.
Could gene variants affect food preferences?
26 April, 2017Gene variants that affect the way the human brain works may be the reason why people eat certain foods that aren't good for them, according to a new study.
Lab error leads to skin cancer discovery
26 April, 2017A laboratory error, by US researchers, has led to the discovery of beta blocker carvedilol's cancer-fighting properties.
Microbubbles help identify malignant tumours
18 April, 2017A research team led by Stanford University has developed tiny microbubbles that bind to malignant tumours, making them visible to ultrasound imaging.
Gastrointestinal cancer breakthrough made by Australian scientists
13 April, 2017Australian scientists have discovered that inhibiting a protein called HCK (hematopoietic cell kinase) can suppress the growth of gastrointestinal tumours.
New health research partnership announced
10 April, 2017The Victorian State Government and the Global Health Alliance Melbourne have partnered to start the first ever Melbourne Landscape Study.
