Genetic mutation found to cause pulmonary fibrosis
21 October, 2019Inhibiting a cell death pathway called necroptosis could be a new therapeutic approach to treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Bacteria tricked into opening pores in cell walls
18 October, 2019Targeting these pores could make current antibiotics more effective or allow for the development of antibiotic-free drugs that can use these openings.
How the brain forms and recalls memories
17 October, 2019A bidirectional flow of information between the neocortex and hippocampus is fundamental to formation and retrieval of episodic memories, researchers have found.
New antibiotic candidates for fighting superbugs
08 October, 2019The novel small molecules are said to be different to existing antibiotics, demonstrating more effective inhibition of bacterial growth — with no toxicity to human cells.
All flared up about inflammation
07 October, 2019 by Lauren DavisInflammation lies at the heart of almost all disease — but what can be done about it? British physician, science journalist and documentary maker Michael Mosley has a few tips.
Dual-action drug target for Alzheimer's discovered
02 October, 2019Researchers have discovered a potential drug target for Alzheimer's disease — an enzyme which has effects on both the immune and nervous systems.
'Trojan horse' approach to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
01 October, 2019Researchers have found that a deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacterium can be sterilised by hijacking its haem acquisition system, which is essential for its survival.
Baby's gut bacteria affected by delivery method
30 September, 2019Whereas naturally born babies get most of their gut bacteria from their mother, babies born via caesarean have more bacteria associated with hospital environments in their guts.
Herpes vaccine proves effective in rodents
27 September, 2019Tested on both mice and guinea pigs, the immunisation was found to lead to mostly sterilising immunity from the virus — the strongest type of immunity.
Blackrock Microsystems CerePlex Direct ephys data acquisition system
26 September, 2019The CerePlex Direct is an easy-to-use, direct digital recording data acquisition system from Blackrock Microsystems, delivering low-noise recording and researcher flexibility.
Brain stem cells successfully transplanted into mice
23 September, 2019Scientists say they have developed a way to successfully transplant certain protective brain cells into mice — without the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs.
Dietary zinc helps protect against pneumonia
18 September, 2019The immune system uses zinc as an antimicrobial for protection during attack by Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia.
Emotion found to physically affect action
16 September, 2019Emotional states can influence movement through connections in an area of the brain called the basal ganglia, researchers have found.
Cancer's protective barrier could be removed
13 September, 2019US scientists have utilised an existing antibody drug to pull down the protective wall that surrounds tumours, potentially re-exposing them to the killing power of the immune system.
Retina research provides insight into eye diseases
04 September, 2019German researchers have developed a so-called 'retina-on-a-chip', while Australian scientists have captured what is claimed to be the world's most detailed gene map of the retina.
