Positive phase 1 results for Admedus herpes trial
03 February, 2014Healthcare company Admedus today announced interim study results on its phase 1 trial of a therapeutic vaccine for herpes simplex virus (HSV-2). The vaccine was found to be safe in the study subjects and was able to generate a T-cell response.
Modelling ovarian cancer
29 January, 2014Scientists at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), funded by Cancer Council Queensland, are conducting research into the deadliest form of ovarian cancer.
Non-invasive, risk-free screen for Down syndrome
13 January, 2014Researchers at Curtin University have assessed the use of a new non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) technique to identify Down syndrome in foetuses.
HPV testing at home
09 January, 2014A Lund University study has found that HPV self-testing is as effective as tests done by doctors and, more importantly, more comfortable for women who find regular smear tests unpleasant.
Immunisation checks: there's an app for that
12 December, 2013Cambridge Consultants and Diagnostics For All are working together to demonstrate a mobile phone application that can read a simple test for whether a child has been immunised.
South Australia's first autoimmune blood bank
07 November, 2013Scientists from Flinders University and SA Pathology are setting up South Australia's first autoimmune blood bank, providing a central depository for research into different autoimmune diseases.
New nanoparticle delivers and monitors cancer drugs
01 November, 2013Chemical engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have synthesised an iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP) that delivers cancer drugs to cells while simultaneously monitoring the drug release in real time.
University of Melbourne enters Parkinson's treatment deal
11 October, 2013The University of Melbourne has entered into a drug development deal with Procypra Therapeutics, a US start-up company established by Collaborative Medicinal Development under the umbrella of venture capital firm Cthulhu Ventures.
Peanut butter can diagnose Alzheimer's disease
11 October, 2013Health researchers at the University of Florida have found a quick and cheap way to test for early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The only equipment necessary is a container of peanut butter and a ruler.
Clinical Genomics acquisition brings bowel cancer blood test to the fore
09 October, 2013Clinical Genomics - the developer of a blood-based biomarker test in collaboration with CSIRO Preventative Health Flagship and the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer - has acquired US-based screening company Enterix from Quest Diagnostics, as well as its Sydney-based subsidiary.
Why some people don't get as sick and a universal flu vaccine
23 September, 2013Investigating why some people seem to resist severe illness has led scientists closer to developing a universal flu vaccine.
Rapid diagnostic test for deadly tropical disease
20 September, 2013Researchers from James Cook University (JCU) and The Townsville Hospital have developed a highly sensitive and rapid multiplex diagnostic test for melioidosis. Their findings have been published in the journal Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
Hypertension drugs increase the effect of chemo in childhood cancer
23 August, 2013 by Lauren DavisBeta-blockers are traditionally used in the treatment of high blood pressure, but researchers at the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia (CCIA) have found that they can also increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating aggressive childhood cancers such as neuroblastoma.
Partnership to prepare for the next pandemic
25 July, 2013A $20 million research partnership between Australia, Singapore and the US aims to prepare the world for its next pandemic.
Both brains and genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease
15 July, 2013 by Lauren DavisAustralian research, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference this week, has highlighted the links between a person’s brain chemistry, genes and their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
