How cells repair toxic DNA damage
Sequencing tech could transform NZ viticulture
Eight babies born in UK following mitochondrial donation
'Directed evolution' used to design molecules in mammal cells
Novel drug candidates found for nerve pain and ischemic disease
How brain stem cells move between resting and active states
Understanding this process is crucial, because it underpins how the brain repairs itself and stays resilient against neurodegenerative disorders.
Accurate age estimation with DNA methylation
Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence, scientists created a tool that can determine a person's chronological age with a margin of error as small as 1.36 years for...
How cells repair toxic DNA damage
Researchers say they have uncovered the mechanism by which cells identify and repair a highly toxic form of DNA damage that causes cancer, neurodegeneration and premature...
Algae unlocks a more ethical way to grow cells
Researchers have combined a new type of Queensland algae, Chlorella sp. BDH-1, with mammalian cells to improve the process of growing tissue cells.
Oral drug shows promise for treating Barth syndrome
An oral drug called MA-5 can improve both heart and muscle problems in Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting one in 300,000 births worldwide.
Novel drug candidates found for nerve pain and ischemic disease
The discovery paves the way for potential new treatments for health conditions linked to tissue stress and inflammation, without accompanying side...
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Biomaterial helps to reverse aging in the heart
The discovery could open the door to therapies that rejuvenate the heart by changing its cellular...
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mRNA used to force HIV out of hiding
Using the same technology behind mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, researchers have discovered a way to...
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Contact lens breakthrough lets humans see infrared light
Newly created contact lenses enable infrared vision in both humans and mice by converting...
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Aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading
The research could lead to the targeted use of aspirin to prevent the spread of susceptible types of cancer, as well as the development of more...
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Heat-induced heart disease is killing Australians
Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to...
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Better semen quality linked to men living longer
Men with the best semen quality can expect to live two to three years longer, on average, than...
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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...
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How cells repair toxic DNA damage
Researchers say they have uncovered the mechanism by which cells identify and repair a highly toxic form of DNA damage that causes cancer,...
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Real-time sequencing helps combat golden staph infections
Tracking bacterial changes during serious Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) infection...
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Fatty diets cause inflammation, impair cognitive function
A preclinical study has found that even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause inflammation...
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Shingles vaccine may lower risk of dementia, heart disease
It turns out that the shingles vaccine may have public-health benefits beyond its intended...
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Eight babies born in UK following mitochondrial donation
The birth of eight babies with a greatly reduced risk of developing mitochondrial DNA disease provides hope for those waiting to access...
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'Directed evolution' used to design molecules in mammal cells
Scientists have developed a system that uses so-called 'biological artificial...
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Novel tool enables more precise gene therapy
A novel gene editor dubbed 'evoCAST' helps solve the problem of how to add long stretches...
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World's first patient treated with personalised gene editing
In what is being described as a historic medical breakthrough, an infant diagnosed with a rare...
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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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