Questions raised about swine flu vaccine
24 September, 2018An investigation published by The BMJ raises fundamental questions about the transparency of information surrounding the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix vaccine used in 2009–2010.
Molecular details of key migraine initiator revealed
14 September, 2018Melbourne researchers have revealed that a key player in the initiation, and pain, of migraines is a neuropeptide called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP).
New tool paves way for more targeted treatments for cancer, DMD
31 August, 2018Researchers have developed a new selection tool that facilitates delivery of smart drugs into cells to battle hard-to-treat diseases such as cancer and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
New method helps diagnose cancer with malaria protein
27 August, 2018A new method helps detect early-stage cancer tumour cells in the blood using a malaria protein.
Gene study finds humans helped drive golden staph's success
09 August, 2018Humans have been identified as the original hosts for the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as golden staph, according to an international study.
New stem cell transplantation method for CF
06 August, 2018The fight against cystic fibrosis (CF) has taken a major step forward, with researchers showing that cells causing this genetic disorder could be successfully replaced with healthy ones.
Lethal viruses hijack cellular defences against cancer
06 August, 2018Australian researchers have identified a new mechanism used by Henipaviruses in infection, and potential new targets for antivirals to treat them.
The gene that controls the human heart beat
03 August, 2018Using human pluripotent stem cells, researchers have shown that a gene called NKX2-5 is responsible for regulating heart rhythm and heart muscle cell development.
New medication being trialled to treat ice addiction
19 July, 2018The N-ICE Trial will see researchers investigate whether N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) can reduce cravings for crystal methamphetamine, or 'ice'.
Protein complex that shapes T cells' destiny identified
09 July, 2018Scientists at a US-based hospital have identified the mechanism that determines how T cells specialise their development.
3D-printed human corneas
09 July, 2018Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have 3D-printed the first human corneas.
Honeybees get stressed too
06 July, 2018If you thought stress was a solely human trait, you thought wrong.
Award-winning technology enhances advanced radiation therapy
02 July, 2018A new hybrid technique enhances the effectiveness of a special form of radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
Gene transfer rules written in DNA
20 June, 2018Bacteria's ability to transfer genes, like those associated with antibiotic resistance, is governed by a previously unknown set of rules that are written in the DNA of the recipient.
Structure of protein pair could guide drug development
08 June, 2018Researchers have visualised how the protein SOCS1 'switches off' cell signalling to dampen immune responses and block cancer growth.
