DNA detection of crown-of-thorns starfish to improve monitoring
21 September, 2018The PCR-based method will improve monitoring and early detection of the reef pest, allowing reef managers to contain outbreaks sooner.
Molecular details of key migraine initiator revealed
14 September, 2018Melbourne researchers have revealed that a key player in the initiation, and pain, of migraines is a neuropeptide called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP).
Genetically engineered bacteria turn sugar into hydrogen
07 September, 2018Macquarie University scientists have received a $1.1 million grant from ARENA for a project to engineer bacteria that turn sugar into hydrogen.
New tool paves way for more targeted treatments for cancer, DMD
31 August, 2018Researchers have developed a new selection tool that facilitates delivery of smart drugs into cells to battle hard-to-treat diseases such as cancer and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
New method helps diagnose cancer with malaria protein
27 August, 2018A new method helps detect early-stage cancer tumour cells in the blood using a malaria protein.
Scientists team up to help the Great Barrier Reef
22 August, 2018Citizen scientists are taking part in Virtual Reef Diver, a project that is helping scientists and reef managers get a better picture of the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Stomatal development
17 August, 2018 by Mansi GandhiRenowned international plant biologist Keiko Torii will present the Annals of Botany Lecture at ComBio2018, a major Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) conference.
Impactful science
13 August, 2018 by Mansi GandhiA Nobel prize-winning American cell biologist talks about extracellular vesicles (EVs), exciting developments in the field and the challenges facing scientific publishing.
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.
