'Woolly mouse' created on the quest to bring back the mammoth
Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer shows promise
Almost 300 genome regions increase risk of bipolar disorder
Gut microbes appear to regulate anxiety
mRNA successfully delivered through blood–brain barrier
Getting mRNA into the brain could allow scientists to instruct brain cells to produce therapeutic proteins that can help treat or prevent disease.
Biological computer could revolutionise medical sciences
The CL1 is a commercial biological computer which fuses lab-cultivated neurons from human stem cells with hard silicon to create a new, more advanced and sustainable form...
'Woolly mouse' created on the quest to bring back the mammoth
By modifying seven genes simultaneously, Colossal created mice with a coat colour, texture and thickness reminiscent of the woolly mammoth's core phenotypes.
Genetic risk of schizophrenia impacts men and women differently
Men tend to present different clinical symptoms from women, poorer premorbid functioning and earlier onset of the disease.
Melioidosis outbreak in Queensland claims more lives
Residents of Far North Queensland are advised to be cautious when coming into contact with soil and muddy water, following several recent deaths from melioidosis.
Targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer shows promise
A potential new targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer is effective in infiltrating and killing tumour cells in preclinical models.
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Specially designed peptides can treat complex diseases
Two separate research teams have found ways to create short chains of amino acids, termed...
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Gene therapy reverses heart failure in large animal model
The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival,...
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Three-in-one pill could transform hypertension treatment
Australian research has produced impressive Phase III clinical trial results for an innovative...
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Exposure to aircraft noise linked to poor heart function
People who live close to airports could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening...
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Bright nights may increase risk of death, Alzheimer's
Avoiding night light and seeking daylight may lead to reduction in disease burden, especially...
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COVID-19 infection increases risk of heart attack and stroke
COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up...
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Vaping bad for brain health; residue may affect unborn babies
University students who vape appear to have lower cognitive function scores, while exposure to...
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Gut microbes appear to regulate anxiety
In a germ-free environment, mice which were not exposed to live microbes showed significantly more anxiety-related behaviour than those with...
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Brain cells mature faster in space than on Earth
Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is...
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Fetuses can fight infections within the womb
A fetus has a functional immune system that is well-equipped to combat infections in its...
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Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real
Mindfulness meditation has long been speculated to work by activating processes supporting the...
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'Woolly mouse' created on the quest to bring back the mammoth
By modifying seven genes simultaneously, Colossal created mice with a coat colour, texture and thickness reminiscent of the woolly mammoth's...
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Almost 300 genome regions increase risk of bipolar disorder
To help elucidate bipolar disorder's underlying biology, scientists conducted a genome-wide...
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Predicting the impact of protein mutations with simple maths
Researchers have discovered that the impact of mutations on protein stability is more predictable...
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AI-designed DNA switches flip genes on and off
The work creates the opportunity to turn the expression of a gene up or down in just one tissue...
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Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Two recent AI methods, RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN, have totally changed the nature of biotherapeutics discovery.
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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...
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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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