Genetic 'fingerprints' behind cancer drivers identified
11 February, 2020An international team of over 1300 researchers has conducted what is claimed to be the most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes to date.
Therapeutic strategy to stop melanoma spread
10 February, 2020A new therapeutic strategy could potentially help the fight against advanced-stage melanoma, effectively reducing the migration and invasive properties of melanoma cells.
Lower your Alzheimer's risk with antioxidants and exercise
06 February, 2020 by Lauren DavisFruits, vegetables and cardio may help lower risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) — the latter even having an impact in those with genetic predisposition to the disease.
GSK makes vaccine platform available as coronavirus spreads
05 February, 2020GSK makes its pandemic vaccine adjuvant platform technology available to enhance the development of a 2019-nCoV vaccine, while researchers estimate the true spread of the virus.
CSIRO joins coronavirus battle as global emergency declared
03 February, 2020 by Lauren DavisThe WHO has declared the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern — the sixth ever case of an international emergency of this kind.
Blocking a survival mechanism in melanoma
03 December, 2019The effectiveness of current treatments for melanoma could be improved by using approaches that wipe out the 'survival system' of cancer cells.
Contraceptive drug helps protect against cervical cancer
27 November, 2019MPA, the active ingredient in the common contraceptive injection Depo-Provera, can prevent the development of cervical cancer in mice with precancerous lesions.
Low-dose drug combo fights cancer without the side effects
25 November, 2019Scientists have discovered a promising mix of four components, called C2, that can kill tumour cells while leaving healthy cells undamaged.
New strain of HIV discovered
11 November, 2019Scientists have confirmed a new subtype of HIV, called HIV-1 group M subtype L — the first new subtype of 'group M' HIV virus to be identified since 2000.
Parents-to-be advised to avoid alcohol
04 November, 2019Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy and even before conception, according to new research.
Slowing the progression of diabetic kidney disease
01 November, 2019Monash University researchers have discovered how a key immune system pathway causes inflammation in people with diabetes.
Chronic IBS pain caused by 'gut itch'
31 October, 2019The receptors that cause irritated, itchy skin also exist in the human gut. These receptors activate neurons, which cause IBS patients to experience chronic gut pain.
Maternal obesity raises disease, defect risks in offspring
30 October, 2019The effects of maternal obesity pass across generations to offspring, accelerating the rate of ageing of metabolic problems that occur in normal life.
Wild poliovirus type 3 eradicated worldwide
28 October, 2019Wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) is the second strain of the poliovirus to be wiped out, following the certification of the eradication of WPV2 in 2015.
BRCA2 gene fault, fertility issues raise prostate cancer risk
16 October, 2019Risk of prostate cancer is higher in men who carry the BRCA2 gene fault, as well as those who have pursued assisted reproduction due to infertility.
