Epigenetics makes cancer cell "lean mean machine"
22 February, 2010 by Tim DeanGarvan researchers find gene silencing in prostate cancer is more substantial than expected and could provide key to battling cancer.
Step forward in linking metals to Alzheimer’s disease
17 February, 2010 by Staff WritersStudy in mice finds significant role for zinc transport protein ZnT3 in the neurodegenerative disease.
Lorne special: Sleuthing oncogenes
16 February, 2010 by Graeme O'NeillTom Gonda’s research team at the Diamantina Institute in Brisbane is using new technology to unmask the proto-oncogenes that can cause cancer in mutant form.
Lorne special: Piecing together the breast cancer puzzle
15 February, 2010 by Fiona WylieJust when things seemed to be going around in circles, some quite unexpected data from WEHI has opened up an exciting new avenue in breast cancer research.
Lorne special: Mortality, metastasis and miRNAs
12 February, 2010 by Graeme O'NeillGreg Goodall’s Adelaide research group has explored found tantalising links between the miR-200 gene family and metastasis in a wide range of cancers.
Lorne special: Dynamic dynamin and synaptic transmission
09 February, 2010 by Fiona WylieDynamin-1, plays a key role in the endocytosis at the synapse and the activity of neurotransmitters. Professor Phil Robinson is revealing the behaviour of this pivotal protein and its role in diseases like epilepsy.
Living Cell Technologies Granted European Patent for Neurological Disease Product NTCELL
20 January, 2010 by Staff WritersLiving Cell Technologies has been granted a European patent for the use of its product NTCELL in the treatment of degenerative neurological conditions.
Mesoblast generates impressive gains over Christmas
11 January, 2010 by Tim DeanMesoblast generates impressive gains over Christmas.
Unravelling kidney cancer
07 January, 2010 by Staff WritersMutations in the genome regulation machinery identified in clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Majority of Australians shun H1N1 vaccine
05 January, 2010 by Tim DeanMany Australians confused or concerned about the swine flu vaccine. Health experts concerned about continued spread.
Gene linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
16 December, 2009 by Staff WritersGene, ABCA13, has been found to be linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Feature: Turning toxins against MS
11 December, 2009 by Graeme O'NeillThe Caribbean sun anemone disables its prey with a potent neurotoxin that could provide a new treatment for the disabling auto-immune disorder, multiple sclerosis.
Gene therapy and stem cells save limb
09 December, 2009 by Staff WritersTreatment could help improve blood flow and decrease tissue death in individuals with diabetes.
Xenotransplantation patient less reliant on insulin
07 December, 2009 by Tim DeanFirst patient to receive Living Cell Technology's Diabcell implant has reduced insulin dose.
New test finds chink in cancer's armour
24 November, 2009 by Tim DeanAustralian scientists develop rapid and easy assay that could lead to a new cancer tests and targeted chemotherapy drugs.
