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.
Pregnancy complications increase risk of death for decades
18 April, 2023Complications from pregnancy and childbirth can have deadly implications as long as 50 years later, according to a new study.
Poor sleep habits increase risk of hypertension, stroke
13 April, 2023Researchers have found a strong correlation between elevated hypertension and irregular sleep duration and timing, as well as between sleep problems and risk of stroke.
Embryo development delayed in pregnancies that end in miscarriage
05 April, 2023Embryos in pregnancies that end in miscarriage take longer to develop in the womb than those in pregnancies that result in live births.
Traffic noise found to increase hypertension risk
30 March, 2023If you live near a busy road, it may feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horns and wailing sirens makes your blood pressure rise.
Elite soccer players are more likely to develop dementia
22 March, 2023There have been growing concerns about exposure to head trauma in sport and whether it can lead to increased risk of neurodegenerative disease later in life.
Brains with compromised 'trust settings' a sign of depression
17 March, 2023Brain scans revealed that shrunken grey matter volumes in regions of the 'social brain' tied to a compromised trusting ability shared a connection with depression vulnerability.
Swapping meat for mycoprotein may protect against bowel cancer
09 March, 2023Swapping red and processed meat for a fungi-based meat alternative leads to a significant reduction in intestinal genotoxins and increases healthy gut bacteria.
Regular laxative use may increase dementia risk
08 March, 2023People who regularly use laxatives may have more than a 50% increased risk of developing dementia than people who do not use laxatives, according to a new study.
