Melbourne researchers on the cusp of treating MND
19 June, 2019 by Lauren DavisMelbourne-based scientists are trialling what could potentially be the most effective treatment for motor neurone disease developed so far.
Safer treatment for leukaemia discovered
11 June, 2019By refining a therapeutic avenue that was previously abandoned because of its severe side effects, researchers came up with a targeted approach that is both effective and safe.
'Undetectable = untransmittable' holds up in HIV study
08 May, 2019Researchers have shown that suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV reduces the virus load down to undetectable levels, meaning the virus is no longer transmissible.
Possible link between antidepressant use in pregnancy and autism
06 May, 2019Researchers have found a potential link between autistic-like behaviour in adult mice and exposure to a common antidepressant in the womb.
Positive phase I results for colorectal cancer vaccine
03 May, 2019A new colorectal cancer vaccine, developed by US researchers, has shown positive results in a phase I clinical trial to demonstrate that the approach is safe.
Signalling protein may be Achilles heel of pancreatic cancer
26 April, 2019Scientists have shown how pancreatic stellate cells become activated and secrete proteins to form a shell around the tumour in an attempt to wall off and contain it.
Malaria vaccine launched in Malawi
25 April, 2019Known as RTS,S, the vaccine will be made available first in Malawi, for access to children up to two years of age. Ghana and Kenya will introduce the vaccine in the coming weeks.
Zika research fast-tracked thanks to new technique
23 April, 2019Scientists have used deep mutational scanning to uncover Zika mutations that help foster virus replication in mosquito hosts, while hindering its ability to replicate in mammals.
Gum bacteria implicated in Alzheimer's disease
17 April, 2019Bacteria involved in gum disease can travel throughout the body, exuding toxins connected with Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.
Your risk of depression may be lower than you think
02 April, 2019People with a family history of depression or bipolar disorder can now evaluate their risk of developing them, thanks to a new website launched by UNSW researchers.
Diagnostic test for Parkinson's nothing to be sniffed at
01 April, 2019A definitive diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease is on the horizon thanks to Joy Milne, who has the ability to detect Parkinson's through smell.
Coffee and testosterone could help slow prostate cancer
28 March, 2019The 2019 congress of the European Association of Urology saw scientists from all over the world share new insights into prostate cancer treatment.
Multiple links between stress and breast cancer progression
22 March, 2019Scientists have previously demonstrated that stress can exacerbate cancer’s progression, but it wasn't clear how. Now it appears we finally have some answers.
Enzyme targeted in new treatment for chronic lung disease
13 March, 2019Researchers have developed a novel experimental treatment that could improve the lives of people with cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
HIV remission achieved in second ever patient
06 March, 2019 by Lauren DavisThe second recorded case of a patient experiencing remission from HIV-1 infection after stem cell transplantation has been reported by UK scientists.
