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.
Govt launches new science advisory body
30 November, 2018The National Science and Technology Council is set to take the place of the Commonwealth Science Council as the peak advisory body to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on science and technology.
Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment sequencing solution
30 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Illumina Australia Pty LtdThe Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment is a targeted sequencing solution.
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.
Blood test detects early-stage ovarian cancer
23 November, 2018Researchers from the University of Adelaide and Griffith University have developed a new blood test for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
What can flying insects contribute to neuroscience?
20 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityHow can extraordinarily rapid insect responses occur when the body's pre-motor pathways run into a bottleneck linking messages from the brain to the wings and body?
2018 Metcalf Prizes — winners announced
16 November, 2018Dr Heather Lee and Enzo Porrello have received the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia's 2018 Metcalf Prizes.
Rare cancer trial results released
14 November, 2018Genomic profiling could benefit many Australians with rare cancers, according to results from a pilot study for rare cancers.
UNSW to analyse DNA samples from 15,000 aspirin trial patients
09 November, 2018UNSW scientists are conducting genetic analysis of DNA samples from ASPREE trial participants.
Agribusiness partnership to explore native medicinal plants
08 November, 2018A new research and commercial partnership aims to explore the development of a sustainable agribusiness model for traditional medicinal plants growing in northern Australia.
Genetic network linked to autism uncovered
05 November, 2018Researchers have uncovered a network of more than 200 genes involved in controlling alternative splicing events that are often disrupted in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
'Atmospheric detergent' to be investigated in Antarctica
01 November, 2018Scientists are preparing to build a temporary lab on an Antarctic ice sheet, to reveal how much a natural 'atmospheric detergent' cleans the air of harmful trace gases.
Genetic variation that influences stroke recovery identified
26 October, 2018A team of scientists from Melbourne, Europe and the United States has identified a genetic variation that influences stroke patients' recovery.
Doe, a deer, a feral deer
22 October, 2018The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has brought together five state and territory governments, three local councils, three universities and three private environmental groups to form Australia's largest deer management research collaboration.
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.
