Obesity found to increase risk of mental disorders
16 June, 2023An obesity diagnosis significantly increases the probability of a broad spectrum of mental disorders in all age groups, researchers have found.
Circular RNAs: a newly discovered cause of cancer
09 June, 2023Specific circular RNAs within many of us can stick to the DNA in our cells and cause DNA mutations which result in cancer, researchers have found.
Trial of oral drug for radioactive contamination begins
31 May, 2023The trial is designed to test the safety, tolerability and processing in the body of escalating doses of an experimental drug product in healthy adults.
'Bioprospecting' for biological gold to defeat superbugs
31 May, 2023In a modern take on the Victorian gold rush, a Monash University-led project is 'bioprospecting' for viruses known as phages that can kill deadly superbugs.
Potential brain cancer cure advances to clinical trial
31 May, 2023A 'supercharged' version of QIMR Berghofer's CMV-specific T cell immunotherapy for brain cancer has advanced to a phase 1 clinical trial with CUREator funding.
Scholarship for life sciences students promotes innovation
30 May, 2023The Bionics Institute's scholarship provides up to $35,000/year (up to four years) for postgraduate studies in engineering, biomedical science or neuroscience.
Thermo Fisher Scientific expands ImmunoCAP availability
24 May, 2023Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced it is making ImmunoCAP Specific IgE tests available to more patients across the US.
AI-powered wearable patch monitors human health
24 May, 2023A new ultra-thin skin-patch with nanotechnology able to monitor 11 human health signals has been developed by researchers at Monash University.
Gene editing strategy could block HIV
22 May, 2023Scientists have applied genetic alterations that cause fatal disorder MOGS-CDG to battle HIV-1 with no adverse effects on cell mortality.
AI tool could predict non-genetic Parkinson's onset
15 May, 2023Scientists may be able to predict the onset of non-genetic Parkinson's disease using an AI tool developed by UNSW and Boston University researchers.
Potential link between muscle function and dementia
10 May, 2023New research suggests loss of muscle strength may be related to late-life dementia, according to Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers.
Extending storage time of donor lungs outside the body
01 May, 2023Donor lungs stored at 10°C remained healthy and viable for transplant up to four times longer compared to storage at the current standard of around 4°C.
Many viruses persist in our bodies for life
27 April, 2023Many common viruses responsible for childhood illnesses establish a home for life within us, shaping our health in ways that are not yet fully understood.
Sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline
21 April, 2023Researchers have shown that in middle-aged men, obstructive sleep apnoea can cause early cognitive decline — even in patients who are otherwise healthy.
Sedentary time may enlarge adolescents' hearts
20 April, 2023In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
