AstraZeneca vaccine can now be requested by <60s
29 June, 2021 by Lauren DavisAny Australian under 60 years of age who would like to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is welcome to consult their GP.
Pharmacogenomic approach to cure the pain of the 'burning man'
24 June, 2021 by Dr Yang Yang, Purdue University*Inherited erythromelalgia is a rare and potentially devastating syndrome associated with severe burning pain in the hands and feet, creating a major unmet medical need.
Why do mothers take risks to protect their children?
08 June, 2021Researchers have shown in mice that nurturing behaviours are driven in part by neurons in a small part of the forebrain that contain the calcitonin receptor.
Gut hormone tells flies when they're low on protein
07 June, 2021Protein deficiency in the diet triggers crosstalk between the gut and brain to induce a desire to eat foods rich in proteins or essential amino acids.
New immunotherapy proves effective against hep B virus
31 May, 2021Scientists showed that targeting ACAT, an enzyme that helps to manage cholesterol levels in cells, was highly effective at boosting immune responses.
Inflammatory protein levels linked to aggressive behaviour
27 May, 2021Variation in levels of interleukin 1β, a protein that mediates the inflammatory response, is associated with individual differences in aggressive behaviours in male mice.
New approach to CAR T cell therapy for brain cancer
25 May, 2021Australian researchers used chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy to completely clear brain cancer tumours in preclinical models.
Ultrafast 3D printing of lifelike organ models
19 May, 2021The technique is capable of printing organ models 10 to 50 times faster than the industry standard — in minutes instead of hours.
Gut microbiota profile can predict mortality
17 May, 2021A large amount of enterobacteria in the gut microbiota was related to long-term mortality risk in the Finnish adult population, researchers have found.
Plants found to carry bacteria in their cells
11 May, 2021Scientists have described how healthy plants appear to carry bacteria in their cells, opening a new avenue of research to improve future plant health and propagation efforts.
How immune cells communicate across the blood–brain barrier
06 May, 2021Scientists have developed a high-tech laser microscopy imaging model, which has given them a rare peek inside blood vessels to watch immune cell behaviour in real time.
Stress can literally stop immune cells in their tracks
30 April, 2021Signals produced by nerves in response to stress can stop immune cells from moving, and thus from effectively fighting pathogens or tumours.
Novel antibiotic tricks bacteria through mimicry
29 April, 2021Darobactin, a newly discovered antibiotic compound, kills many antibiotic-resistant pathogens by exploiting a tiny weak spot on their surface.
Light-activated molecule clears Alzheimer's protein in mice
26 April, 2021The small molecule is known as a photo-oxygenation catalyst, and appears to treat Alzheimer's disease via a two-step process.
The brain region that can predict stress resilience
21 April, 2021Increased sensitivity in a specific region of the brain contributes to the development of anxiety and depression in response to real-life stress.
