New initiatives to prevent pests
07 June, 2017The NSW Government will continue its involvement in collaborative invasive species research and innovation under the new Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, while the Plant Biosecurity CRC is celebrating a win for its Pestpoint software at Collaborate | Innovate 2017.
'Turning off' allergies
05 June, 2017 by Adam FloranceResearchers are one step closer to a treatment that could 'turn off' the immune response that causes common allergies, including asthma — which affects over two million Australians.
Staying clinically competitive
05 June, 2017 by Mansi GandhiCost-competitiveness, high-quality data and fast study start-up times are some of the key factors that make Australia an attractive market for clinical trials. But as other countries strive to improve their clinical competitiveness, can Australia hold a dominant position?
Putting brakes on cancer's ability to spread
29 May, 2017 by Phil SneidermanUS researchers have discovered a biochemical signalling process that causes densely packed cancer cells to break away from a tumour and spread the disease elsewhere in the body.
Designer viruses to fight cancer
29 May, 2017Scientists have created designer viruses that alert the immune system and cause it to send killer cells to help fight cancer.
Join the search for exploding stars
17 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian National UniversityThe Australian National University (ANU) is inviting citizen scientists with an interest in astronomy to join a search for exploding stars called supernovae.
Australian researchers build brain-on-a-chip
15 May, 2017Australian researchers have grown brain cells on a semiconductor wafer patterned with nanowires which act as a scaffold to guide the growth of brain cells.
Jumping without slipping: the secret of the leafhopper
12 May, 2017UK researchers have uncovered the secret behind the explosive leaping ability of leafhopper insects — a discovery that could help create better technology in the future.
Cannabis could reverse brain decline
10 May, 2017Cannabis has the potential to reverse brain ageing and improve memory function, a new European study has revealed.
Major cancer protein conundrum solved
08 May, 2017US scientists have solved a major conundrum regarding the exact role of a protein in a critical cancer-linked pathway.
PreveCeutical and UniQuest partner to develop CBD sol-gels
01 May, 2017PreveCeutical Medical and UniQuest have partnered to develop a soluble gel to deliver cannabinoids directly to the brain via the nasal cavity.
Researchers rewire stem cells to fight arthritis
01 May, 2017 by Jim DrydenUS researchers have rewired mouse stem cells' genetic circuits to produce an anti-inflammatory arthritis drug when the cells encounter inflammation. The technique eventually could act as a vaccine for arthritis and other chronic conditions.
Conquering epilepsy with computer science
24 April, 2017 by Vijay Iyer, MathWorks | Supplied by: MathWorks AustraliaAround 25,000 Australians are diagnosed with epilepsy each year.
Fungi — a goldmine for pharmaceuticals?
21 April, 2017 by Chalmers University of TechnologyResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method for finding new antibiotics from fungi.
R&D Tax Incentive cap to hamper commercialisation, industry says
19 April, 2017Australian biotech and medical associations have come together to urge the government to "not devastate" the Australian MTP (medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical) sector "by gutting the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive".
