The road to reproducible research
17 April, 2018 by Mansi GandhiThe reproducibility problem has plagued biomedical science for decades, but it came into the limelight in 2012 when Amgen scientists reported that they couldn't reproduce 47 out of 53 'landmark' publications.
Blackrock CerePlex Exilis wireless digital head stage for small animals
17 April, 2018CerePlex Exilis from Blackrock Microsystems is a lightweight, wireless digital head stage that provides a platform for freely behaving small animal models in neuroscience research. It offers high-quality neural data via wireless transmission while keeping an ultralow weight and size, enabling many novel research paradigms.
Drug hoped to treat CFS causes impaired immune function — study
28 March, 2018Reports that a drug used to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer could also treat CFS have been refuted by a new Griffith University study.
Aussie zika vaccine begins US trial
28 March, 2018 by Andrew SpenceThe first non-human primate trials of a dual vaccine developed in Australia for the zika and chikungunya viruses are about to begin in the United States.
Gold-coated nanowires restore visual response in blind mice
09 March, 2018Scientists have restored visual responses in blind mice by transplanting artificial replacements for light-detecting cells into their eyes.
Fighting superbugs with their favourite food
06 March, 2018Adelaide researchers have developed and patented a novel approach to fight superbugs by targeting the bugs' favourite food, iron.
Could Zika virus help battle brain cancer?
05 March, 2018Zika virus could be used for treatment of glioblastoma, according to Brazilian researchers.
Regenerative medicine breakthrough
02 March, 2018Australian and Dutch researchers have moved a step closer towards making human kidneys from stem cells.
3D scaffolds to grow muscle
26 February, 2018Australian biomedical engineers have combined lab-made peptides with natural proteins and polymers to create a 3D 'hydrogel scaffold'.
CRISPR-based DNA detective
20 February, 2018A CRISPR-based genetic detective could lead to fast, reliable medical tests.
Drug shown to reverse alcohol-related brain damage
12 February, 2018Researchers have identified a drug that could reverse the damaging impacts of heavy alcohol consumption on the regeneration of brain cells.
Schrödinger's protein is both a conductor and an insulator
30 January, 2018 by Lauren DavisUS researchers have uncovered the first evidence of a protein that can conduct electricity like a metal — so long as the voltage is high enough.
Study raises concerns over animal trials
16 January, 2018A recent investigation raises concerns over poor quality, lack of regulation and misrepresentation of animal studies for drug development.
Malaria mystery solved
11 January, 2018An international collaboration, led by Melbourne researchers, has solved a longstanding malaria mystery.
Nucleic acids and immunity
15 December, 2017 by Mansi GandhiDr Michael Gantier, Research Group Head, Nucleic Acids and Innate Immunity at the Hudson Institute in Melbourne, reflects on the latest developments in the field of infection and immunity and his lab's current focus and future plans.
