Microgravity causes changes in gene expression rhythms
Astronauts exposed to microgravity experience changes to physiology, including immune suppression, increased inflammation, and reduced muscle mass and bone density.
Certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumour risk
Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs has been associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour known as an intracranial meningioma.
NSW, Qld announce RSV immunisation programs for infants
The government-funded programs have been designed to ensure infants and young children at the highest risk of severe disease from RSV are protected at the right time.
Gut bacteria appear important for overcoming milk allergy
Gut bacteria are thought to help reduce allergic reactions to some foods, but little is known about the link between these bacteria and oral immunotherapy for milk allergy.
A new pathway for reversible male birth control
Most experimental male birth control drugs use a hammer approach to block sperm production, but this one is much more subtle.
Creating a genetic medicine manufacturing ecosystem: part 5
When it comes to the mission to democratise medicine, Australia has a material opportunity to affirm its destiny and be a global leader.
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$50m grant to power Artificial Heart Frontiers Program
The MRFF-funded Artificial Heart Frontiers Program will seek to develop and commercialise three...
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Successful embryo transfer could save rhinos from extinction
The successful embryo transfer and pregnancy of a southern white rhino allow researchers to...
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Special contact lenses can diagnose glaucoma
Researchers have developed a contact lens that can detect changes in eye pressure that signal...
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Certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumour risk
Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs has been associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour known as an...
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How lung cancer 'hijacks' immune cell metabolism
Lung adenocarcinoma cancer cells pull macrophages into the tumour microenvironment and alter...
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Historical medical treatment found to 'transmit' Alzheimer's
A new study shows the first known evidence of Alzheimer's in living people that appears to...
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Leading immunology research centre coming to WEHI
The Snow Centre for Immune Health will bring together a team of leading Australian and...
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A new pathway for reversible male birth control
Most experimental male birth control drugs use a hammer approach to block sperm production, but this one is much more subtle.
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Zika virus vaccine used to battle brain cancer
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have found a way to use the Zika virus to destroy brain...
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Bullied teens are at risk of psychosis
Bullied teenagers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and experience...
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How aging alters brain cells' ability to maintain memory
While it is well established that memory can worsen as people age, it has not been clear what...
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CRISPR-Cas gene editing eliminates HIV in lab
Scientists deployed CRISPR-Cas molecular scissors and two gRNAs against 'conserved' HIV sequences, and achieved cure of HIV-infected T cells.
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Protein biomarkers help predict dementia 15 years in advance
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that measuring levels of certain proteins in the...
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Next-gen genomics reveals diversity of Indigenous Australians
Researchers identified more than 160,000 structural genetic variants, which is more than any...
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Yeast with a >50% synthetic genome created in the lab
Researchers have combined over seven synthetic chromosomes that were made in the lab into a...
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Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue
Researchers have built a compact robotic system that can autonomously steer a flexible needle around anatomical obstacles within the lungs of live...
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The ups and downs of DIY lab automation
While developing lab automation in-house might seem attractive at first glance, the road is...
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Can AI replicate the human touch in healthcare provision?
There are already some encouraging signs of AI's potential to change the world of public...
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Can AI fix the life sciences reproducibility crisis?
Researchers may be able to address the reproducibility crisis in the future by using AI to...
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