Human memory is improved by the promise of reward
23 June, 2020Researchers have highlighted the lasting positive effect of a reward on the ability of individuals to retain a variety of information.
Happiness may protect you from gastrointestinal distress
22 June, 2020Serotonin, a chemical known for producing feelings of wellbeing and happiness, can reduce the ability of some intestinal pathogens to cause deadly infections.
Respiratory infection response: a case of mistaken identity
17 June, 2020Scientists have identified a previously unknown immune cell that plays a crucial role presenting antigens to other immune cells during respiratory virus infections.
UQ, CSL and CEPI partner on COVID-19 vaccine development
16 June, 2020CEPI and CSL will fund the development and manufacture of The University of Queensland's molecular clamp-enabled vaccine for COVID-19.
State of hibernation induced in mice — are humans next?
15 June, 2020Japanese researchers have found specific cells in the mouse brain that can trigger a hibernation-like state when activated.
Shorter courses of antibiotics prove equally effective
11 June, 2020A shorter-than-standard course of antibiotics can be equally effective, and helps limit the development of resistance as a result.
COVID-19 vaccine trialled in Australian volunteers
08 June, 2020 by Lauren DavisAustralian clinical research organisation Nucleus Network has begun dosing participants in the first human trial for a COVID-19 vaccine in the Southern Hemisphere.
How cells remember their identity
05 June, 2020Cancer is often the result of DNA mutations or problems with how cells divide, which can lead to cells 'forgetting' what type of cell they are or how to function properly.
More cells = more movement
02 June, 2020New research has revealed that cell movement actually increases when there are more cells around, contrary to what scientists have always believed.
Fermented foods are strongly linked to the gut microbiome
01 June, 2020Fermented foods can be a primary source of potentially probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for the human gut, as shown in an international study.
Non-antibiotic medication linked to antibiotic resistance
01 June, 2020Common non-antibiotic medications like anti-inflammatories and a lipid-lowering cholesterol drug can apparently accelerate the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Promising results for first human trial of COVID-19 vaccine
26 May, 2020The first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase 1 clinical trial was deemed safe, well tolerated and able to generate an immune response against SARS-CoV-2 in humans.
How stress encourages stomach ulcers
25 May, 2020Neuroscientists have traced neural pathways that connect the brain to the stomach, providing a biological mechanism to explain how stress can foster ulcer development.
Boosting immunotherapy for more effective cancer treatment
22 May, 2020Activating two different types of immune cells at the same time can boost the effects of immunotherapy to find and kill cancer cells in solid tumours.
Antimicrobial polymers could help fight superbugs
21 May, 2020Synthetic antimicrobial polymers can be made cheaply and easily on an industrial scale, and maintain their activity for longer periods in the body.
