Metabolic reprogramming in cancer
20 February, 2019 by Mansi GandhiMetabolomics, a study of small molecules — or metabolites — within organisms, cells and tissues, is an important and rapidly growing branch of 'omics'.
'Cellular barcoding' pinpoints cells responsible for spread of cancer
18 February, 2019Researchers have used a technique called cellular barcoding to tag, track and pinpoint cells responsible for the spread of breast cancer from the main tumour into the blood and other organs.
Research, industry collaborations increase by 64%
01 February, 2019The relationship between researchers and industry has strengthened, according to the latest National Survey of Research Commercialisation.
Rare genetic brain disorder identified
25 January, 2019An international team of researchers, led by MCRI, have identified a rare genetic brain disorder.
How hagfish choke their enemies with slime
23 January, 2019The eel-like hagfish has survived on Earth for at least 300 million years, thanks to its ability to fend off predators by producing and choking them with slime.
Vampire bats could hold key to new treatments; criminal activity hampers research
21 January, 2019Vampire bats could hold the key to new treatments for a range of serious medical problems, but researchers have hit a snag accessing the specimens needed to advance their work.
Aus–Norway partnership to create rapid-response vaccines
17 January, 2019The University of Queensland and CEPI have signed a partnership to develop a technology that enables targeted and rapid vaccine production against multiple viral pathogens.
Eavesdropping viruses re-engineered to attack diseases
21 December, 2018 by Liz Fuller-WrightResearchers have identified a virus — VP882 — that can listen in on bacterial conversations and can be re-engineered to attack diseases.
Key melanoma protein identified
21 December, 2018Scientists from the Centenary Institute, in collaboration with 11 other Australian research institutions, have identified protein RAB27A as a key driver of melanoma metastasis.
Parkinson's discovery could lead to new therapies
21 December, 2018Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have discovered how a protein linked to Parkinson's disease may protect cells such as neurons in the brain.
TRIM21 and antibody immunity
12 December, 2018Dr Leo James is presenting at the the 44th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function, where he'll introduce TRIM21 and explain why it is important.
Researchers discover a new disease and its genetic cause
10 December, 2018Researchers have discovered a new human disease and the gene responsible for it.
Protein engineering in focus at Lorne Proteins
04 December, 20182018 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Professor Frances Arnold will deliver a special evening lecture on protein engineering at the 44th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function.
Zapping tumours in less than a second
03 December, 2018Two potential treatments — one using X-rays, the other using protons — aim to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy by vastly shrinking the length of a typical session.
Doctors swallow Lego for science
29 November, 2018"My child swallowed a piece of Lego, how long will it take to exit?" Six fearless Australian paediatricians recently ingested Lego heads in order to answer this burning question.
