Australia's antibacterial honey
20 January, 2017Researchers have found that the nectar-derived chemical that gives New Zealand's manuka honey its apparently unique antibacterial properties is also present in Australian varieties.
Different protein clumps indicate different types of Alzheimer's
10 January, 2017US researchers investigating subtypes of Alzheimer's disease have suggested that each subtype may differ in the structure of the protein clumps that aggregate in patients' brains.
Controversial breast cancer trials set to commence
15 December, 2016A natural hormone considered harmful by some scientists is being tested for potential use in breast cancer treatment.
Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to autism
14 December, 2016Researchers have identified a link between vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and increased autism traits, adding to the growing body of evidence connecting vitamin D to brain growth.
Plant extracts found to mimic insulin
09 December, 2016Austrian researchers have identified the anti-diabetic properties of purslane and tindora after conducting a study on seven different plant extracts with the potential to mimic insulin activity.
Breakdown of myelin protein may cause MS
07 December, 2016Researchers from the University of Wollongong have been studying the key structural proteins of myelin and, in doing so, may have discovered the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Blood test for chronic fatigue on the way
05 December, 2016Griffith University researchers have received $4 million in funding as part of a bid to accelerate the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and the discovery of appropriate treatments.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs!
30 November, 2016 by Adam FloranceIt may sound like something from the plot of a Johnny Depp movie, but overcooked vegetables have been identified as the primary culprit behind a recent Australian outbreak of scurvy!
Nitrogen key to gut health
24 November, 2016 by Adam FloranceAustralian and Norwegian scientists have developed the first general principles on the impact dietary balance plays on microbiota, helping us predict the ideal diet for optimal gut health.
The enzyme that helps us fight the flu
22 November, 2016Deakin University scientists have found that the human body could naturally hold the key to a speedy recovery from the flu.
Malaria vaccine coming to Africa
18 November, 2016RTS,S — the world's first malaria vaccine to successfully complete pivotal Phase 3 testing — will be rolled out in pilot projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
What are body representations?
18 November, 2016 by Jack Brooks, PhD student, University of New South WalesOur ability to know where our limbs are in space is important for making accurate movements.
Winter conception increases gestational diabetes risk
17 November, 2016A study has found that women whose babies are conceived in winter are more likely to develop gestational diabetes — a serious pregnancy complication characterised by inadequate blood sugar control.
$20m funding for childhood cancer network
08 November, 2016Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has presented a cheque for $20 million to the Zero Childhood Cancer national child cancer personalised medicine program, said to be Australia's biggest initiative in childhood cancer research.
Vitamin D deficiency and childhood asthma
02 November, 2016Researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute have found that children with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to develop asthma.
