CTA granted for CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has granted Clinical Trial Approval for KMCAR T-cell immunotherapy for multiple myeloma.
2026 Snow Fellowship recipients to receive $24m in biomedical funding
Australian biomedical researchers Dr Deborah Burnett, A/Prof Sudarshini Ramanathan and Dr Ira Deveson have been announced as the 2026 Snow Fellowship recipients.
In the face of change: how Antarctic microbes can survive a 95°C temperature span
Analysis of microbial soil samples has helped Australian scientists understand the resilience of Antarctica's unique microbial ecosystems to a changing climate.
Sensor's cell-like structure said to overcome key blood-testing barrier
Drawing inspiration from nature, Australian researchers have developed a sensor they believe overcomes one of the biggest barriers in blood testing.
Revealed — a common bacterium's role in stubborn wound infections
A team of international researchers have uncovered how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis, can suppress the body's early warning system in wounds.
Sensor's cell-like structure said to overcome key blood-testing barrier
Drawing inspiration from nature, Australian researchers have developed a sensor they believe overcomes one of the biggest barriers in blood testing.
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Could this biosensor bypass labs with onsite PFAS detection?
La Trobe University has developed a portable biosensor that may allow rapid, onsite detection of...
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Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids...
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HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
The work could lead to the first treatments to prevent the spread of the life-threatening...
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Revealed — a common bacterium's role in stubborn wound infections
A team of international researchers have uncovered how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis, can suppress the body's early...
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A scientist, a cooler and a long-haul flight in the fight against MND
Early in January 2026, neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dunlop boarded a flight from Sydney to the US...
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Clogged 'drains' in the brain an early sign of Alzheimer’s
'Drains' in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get...
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COVID vax linked to smaller risk of heart problems than infection
The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be...
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In the face of change: how Antarctic microbes can survive a 95°C temperature span
Analysis of microbial soil samples has helped Australian scientists understand the resilience of Antarctica's unique microbial ecosystems to a...
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Are discarded peanut shells the affordable and sustainable path to graphene?
Australian researchers have produced small quantities of high-quality graphene via a new process...
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Who's afraid of killer whales? — white sharks and prolonged absences
Is killer whale predation the sole driver of white shark long absence? Australian researchers...
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Five scenarios for the future of Antarctic life
A team of Australian and international researchers have predicted five possible outcomes for how...
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Depression impacts energy at a cellular level, researchers find
Depression symptoms may be rooted in fundamental changes in the way brain and blood cells use energy, a team of Australian and international...
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How a tiny worm changed a decade of scientific thinking
A tiny roundworm has helped University of Queensland scientists rethink the way sensory nerve...
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World's oldest known RNA extracted from woolly mammoth
The RNA sequences are understood to be the oldest ever recovered, coming from mammoth tissue...
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'Longevity gene' could reverse damage from rapid aging disease
A gene found in supercentenarians, who live exceptionally long lives, could counteract the...
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The voice of reason: natural language interfaces to transform lab informatics
In everyday life, voice interaction with technology can save time and reduce friction. The same applies in scientific research.
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AI-driven manufacturing: lessons from the life sciences industry
The use of artificial intelligence for batch monitoring and digital twin development is...
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Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Two recent AI methods, RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN, have totally changed the nature of...
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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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