A single embryo, a multiple pregnancy: IVF mystery solved
09 October, 2018Why do some women who undergo assisted reproduction treatment become pregnant with twins or triplets — even when single embryo transfer is performed?
QUE Oncology launches Phase II trials
04 October, 2018QUE Oncology has launched Phase II trials which will see its novel non-hormonal therapy, for women with breast cancer suffering hot flushes and night sweats, tested at six sites across Australia.
Atmo Biosciences to commercialise gas-sensing capsule
03 October, 2018RMIT University and Atmo Biosciences have signed an agreement that could see an electronic gas-sensing capsule commercially available within four years.
International guideline produced for polycystic ovary syndrome
03 October, 2018The PCOS guideline aims to accelerate the delivery of consistent, evidence-based care across Australia.
Discovery enables more targeted treatment for ovarian cancer
02 October, 2018Scientists have revealed a better way to identify which ovarian cancer patients should respond to powerful drugs called PARP inhibitors.
More than half the world to miss chronic disease targets
26 September, 2018The majority of countries are unlikely to reach the UN's 2030 target to reduce deaths caused by the four major non-communicable diseases in people aged 30–70 years by a third.
Nanomedicine to treat prostate cancer in man's best friend
25 September, 2018A 10-year-old beagle with prostate cancer is helping researchers at The University of Queensland use nanomedicines to accurately diagnose and target the disease.
UNSW medical psychology researcher wins Harkness Fellowship
19 September, 2018Associate Professor Nadine Kasparian has won the 2018–19 Harkness Fellowship in Health Care Policy and Practice.
CRISPR used to halt DMD progression in dogs
05 September, 2018UT Southwestern scientists have used CRISPR gene editing to halt the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in dogs.
Zero Childhood Cancer program releases trial results
03 September, 2018The Zero Childhood Cancer program has released initial results of its national clinical trial, revealing promising outcomes within its first 11 months.
Primary breast tumours can shut down their own spread
29 August, 2018Researchers have uncovered a previously unseen 'ecosystem' in advanced breast cancer, in which the primary breast tumour emits signals that halt the growth of secondary tumours elsewhere in the body.
Wearable 'microbreweries' track radiation exposure
29 August, 2018Purdue researchers propose using yeast fermentation to quickly detect biological radiation damage.
Cancer drugs tested on live human tumours
23 August, 2018Researchers are using surgically removed breast and prostate tumour specimens to rapidly screen different drugs to see which ones most effectively target cancer cells.
UNSW holds bioterrorism exercise
21 August, 2018A recent bioterrorism exercise held at UNSW Sydney found that preparedness could be the difference between a contained local outbreak and a global pandemic if there was a smallpox attack in the Pacific.
Merck receives Australian CRISPR nickase patent
17 August, 2018The Australian Patent Office has allowed Merck's patent application for the use of paired CRISPR nickases.
