Some psychiatric disorders share brain structural elements
20 July, 2020The shared brain areas showing structural aberrations were mainly in cortical areas associated with cognitive processing, memory and self-awareness.
Breast cancer cells can reprogram immune cells for metastasis
17 July, 2020Metastatic breast cancer cells can reprogram natural killer (NK) cells so that they stop killing cancer cells and instead assist in metastasis.
Age-related impairments could be reversed
10 July, 2020Two impairments of old age — frailty and immunity decline — can be halted and even partially reversed using a novel cell-based therapeutic approach.
Genetic malfunction triggers familial migraine
06 July, 2020A genetic dysfunction in specific brain cells of the cingulate cortex area strongly influences head pain occurrence.
COVID-19 vaccine commences human trials in Adelaide
03 July, 2020The Phase 1 trial will provide initial safety and immune response data on the vaccine and is being conducted at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Plant extracts found to be active against SARS-CoV-2
02 July, 2020Scientists have shown in laboratory studies that aqueous and ethanolic extracts of specially bred sweet wormwood plants are active against SARS-Cov-2.
Immune cell may be key to activating energy-burning 'beige fat'
26 June, 2020Eosinophils, a type of immune cell, could be important in activating a type of fat that burns energy instead of storing it.
Experimental whooping cough vaccine confers broad protection
25 June, 2020Intranasal immunisation with the new vaccine not only induced excellent systemic responses but also strong local immune responses.
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.
