'Artificial lymph node' has the potential to treat cancer
01 July, 2024The newly developed lymph node is implanted under the skin and is designed to teach immune system T cells to recognise and kill cancer cells.
Organoid shows how COVID affects those with Down syndrome
17 June, 2024Testing on the new organoid models revealed that certain components of the choroid plexus are underdeveloped in people born with Down syndrome.
Boosting protein in eye cells could prevent vision loss
12 June, 2024Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against age-related macular degeneration — the leading cause of vision loss among older adults.
Researchers identify the first step in allergic reactions
12 June, 2024Scientists have identified how the first domino falls after a person encounters an allergen, signalling a new strategy for the prevention of life-threatening allergic reactions.
Researchers find the brain network responsible for stuttering
11 June, 2024Stuttering appears to be caused by a common brain network, regardless of the aetiology (developmental or neurological).
Indoor gardening beneficially boosts our microbial exposure
03 June, 2024Researchers have demonstrated that indoor gardening can increase the bacterial diversity of the skin and boost levels of anti-inflammatory molecules in the blood.
Birth by C-section increases odds of measles vaccine failure
31 May, 2024A single dose of the measles vaccine is up to 2.6 times more likely to be completely ineffective in children born by caesarean section, compared to those born naturally.
How foodborne bacteria survive in food prep environments
24 May, 2024The new research is important for understanding the different communities of microbes in different environments across ready-to eat-food facilities.
People with autism appear predisposed to PTSD
21 May, 2024While recent studies in humans have highlighted the co-occurrence of ASD and PTSD, the link between the disorders is often overlooked and remains poorly understood.
Perinatal HIV transmission may lead to cognitive deficits
15 May, 2024Perinatal transmission of HIV to newborns is associated with serious cognitive deficits as children grow older, according to an analysis of 35 studies.
Simulated microgravity affects sleep, physiological rhythms
03 May, 2024The simulated effects of microgravity significantly affect rhythmicity and sleep in humans, which could negatively affect the physiology and performance of astronauts in space.
New targets identified for a universal influenza B vaccine
30 April, 2024Researchers have identified fragments from influenza B viruses that the immune system consistently recognise, offering promising targets for a universal influenza B vaccine.
Using your brain at work may ward off cognitive impairment
29 April, 2024The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life.
Long COVID abnormalities appear to resolve over time
23 April, 2024Researchers at UNSW's Kirby Institute have shown that biomarkers in long COVID patients have largely resolved by 24 months post-infection.
Maternal protein intake affects offspring's facial features
16 April, 2024New study findings emphasise the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake.
