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.
Voyage to an underwater volcano
08 August, 2018 by Lauren DavisAn international team of scientists have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime expedition that took them 400 km north-east of New Zealand.
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.
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.
