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.
Plant science discovery could help develop treatments for genetic diseases
30 July, 2018A newly discovered molecular mechanism of gene regulation could help develop treatment strategies for genetic diseases.
Ebola virus allegedly re-emerges in survivor, infects family
25 July, 2018Ebola virus may have re-emerged in a woman a year after she survived an acute infection, potentially leading to the infection of her husband and two of their sons.
Complex pathways control the shape of plant cells
25 July, 2018Professor Daniel Szymanski used the model plant Arabidopsis to analyse how intracellular signalling networks pattern cell walls to generate particular cell shapes and sizes.
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'.
Breakthrough blood test to detect melanoma early
18 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Edith Cowan UniversityAustralian researchers have developed what is claimed to be the world's first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages.
A fresh look at microbes in the Murray River
11 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityFlinders University researchers have presented a new examination of river health with a fresh look at microbial distributions from Murray River water samples.
3D-printed human corneas
09 July, 2018Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have 3D-printed the first human corneas.
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.
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.
Genetically engineered enzyme better at breaking down biomass
25 June, 2018A new genetic engineering technique has enabled US scientists to accelerate the evolution of a microorganism's desirable traits.
Australian Antarctic Science Council to be established
21 June, 2018The federal government is creating an Australian Antarctic Science Council to revitalise science research, as well as boost Hobart's position as an Antarctic science hub.
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.
CSIRO announces Earth observation centre
15 June, 2018The centre will help Australian researchers maximise the benefits of observing Earth from space and further develop Australia's space sector.
