How lung cancer 'hijacks' immune cell metabolism
06 March, 2024Lung adenocarcinoma cancer cells pull macrophages into the tumour microenvironment and alter their lipid metabolism to turn them into cancer fuel-suppliers.
Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 damaging health outcomes
05 March, 2024Higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outcomes, including cancer, heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders and early death.
COVID vaccine found to prevent neonatal complications
27 February, 2024COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy is not associated with any increased risks in newborn infants — while COVID-19 infection puts pregnant women at risk.
Cannabis extract found to slow melanoma cell growth
23 February, 2024A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth and increasing cell death rates, according to an in vitro study.
Women with HPV at increased risk of death from heart disease
19 February, 2024Women have a four times higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they have an infection with a high-risk strain of human papillomavirus.
Why is this tumour subtype so resistant to chemotherapy?
12 February, 2024Patients with the diffuse anaplasia subtype of Wilms tumour tend to become much sicker and face difficult treatment because the tumour is often resistant to chemotherapy.
Re-engineering immune cells offers treatment for lupus
08 February, 2024 by Lauren DavisResearchers have figured out how to fix a defect that causes lupus, by reprogramming the defective cells of lupus patients with protective molecules from healthy people.
Historical medical treatment found to 'transmit' Alzheimer's
02 February, 2024A new study shows the first known evidence of Alzheimer's in living people that appears to have been acquired as a result of previous medical treatments.
Confirmed: flesh-eating Buruli ulcer spread by mosquitoes
31 January, 2024Victorian researchers have solved the 80-year mystery surrounding the spread of Buruli ulcer, a neglected tropical skin disease.
Hormonal contraceptives increase cancer risk for some women
26 January, 2024Taking hormonal contraceptives adds to breast cancer risk for women with BRCA1 gene abnormalities who have a heightened lifetime risk for this cancer.
Cannabis increases risk of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes
11 January, 2024The full health effects of cannabis remain unknown, especially for specific populations — such as pregnant people — that might be at risk of health complications.
Immunotherapy drug helps treat breast cancer before surgery
10 January, 2024The Neo-N trial investigated whether using an immunotherapy drug together with chemotherapy is effective in treating early triple negative breast cancer before surgery.
Leading immunology research centre coming to WEHI
21 December, 2023The Snow Centre for Immune Health will bring together a team of leading Australian and international researchers to transform how we research and treat the immune system.
Finding the best candidates for a breast cancer prevention drug
13 December, 2023Oestrogen levels measured through blood tests may be able to identify postmenopausal women who will benefit most from the breast cancer prevention drug anastrozole.
Fungus-fighting protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer
12 December, 2023A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of autoimmune diseases.
