Not so sterile: bacteria exposure begins in the womb
21 June, 2019WA researchers have used rigorous contamination controls to confirm that exposure to bacteria begins in the womb, laying to rest the longstanding question of whether or not the womb is sterile.
Unhealthy microbiome linked to breast, colorectal cancer
18 June, 2019Two separate studies have revealed the role played by the gut microbiome in the spread and detection of breast and colorectal cancer respectively.
New regulator of immune responses identified
13 June, 2019Scientists have discovered a new internal regulator that helps control the body's response to fight infection — a regulator which could serve as a target for new drugs to tackle autoimmune diseases.
From farmgirl to PharmD
12 June, 2019 by Lauren DavisAhead of her appearance at ASM 2019, we spoke to Dr Marnie L Peterson about how she went from being an all-American farmgirl to a respected expert on infectious diseases.
Are these the cells that cause endometriosis?
11 June, 2019Researchers have hypothesised that highly regenerative cells called endometrial epithelial progenitor cells could lead to the abnormal cell growth in endometriosis.
Benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime
04 June, 2019Previously it was thought that immunity against illness is passed from mothers to infants only during the time they are breastfed, this protection ending when breastfeeding stops.
Precision Nanosystems NanoAssemblr Benchtop for rapid manufacture of nanoparticles
01 June, 2019The automated NanoAssemblr Benchtop is designed to allow scientists to accelerate the discovery and development of novel nanomedicines from bench to clinic.
Dead cells disrupt normal immune responses
28 May, 2019Scientists have shown that immune cells prioritise the clearance of dead cells, which overrides their normal migration to sites of injury and impairs immune responses.
Antibiotic treatment alleviates Alzheimer's in mice
24 May, 2019By altering the gut microbiome, long-term antibiotic treatment reduces inflammation and slows the growth of amyloid plaques in the brains of male mice.
Blood flow 'master controller' discovered in the brain
22 May, 2019The discovery may pinpoint where cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure and heart failure are controlled in the brain.
How infants' heads change shape during birth
17 May, 2019Using MRI, scientists have captured 3D images that show how infants' brains and skulls change shape as they move through the birth canal just before delivery.
New stem cell treatment for vascular diseases
14 May, 2019Researchers have developed technology that can produce large quantities of stem cells in a short time, using only a small blood sample.
Oral vaccine could protect children from hep B
13 May, 2019Oral vaccines are both safer and less expensive than injections, so researchers are continuously pursuing ways to produce an oral vaccine that is sufficiently effective.
How superbugs hide from their host
10 May, 2019Researchers have discovered how a hospital superbug evades the immune system to cause infection — a breakthrough that could pave the way for new treatments.
What makes some cancer cells dormant?
09 May, 2019Most will associate cancer with its fast growing cells that spread uncontrollably — but in fact, it's often the cancer cells that are dormant and inactive that pose the greatest threat.
