How the flu virus enters our cells
13 June, 2023By attaching itself to a receptor on the cell surface, the influenza A virus hijacks the iron transport mechanism to start its infection cycle.
Network of brain connections linked to epileptic seizures
12 June, 2023Epilepsy patients had longer-term seizure freedom when nerve pathways in the brain that link the frontal lobe to deep brain structures were disconnected.
Peptide modified to fight resistant bacteria
07 June, 2023Researchers have modified the chemical structure of naturally occurring peptides to develop antimicrobial molecules that bind to novel targets in resistant bacteria's metabolism.
Brain 'pruning' problems linked to adolescent mental health disorders
06 June, 2023Problems with the brain's ability to 'prune' itself of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range of mental health disorders.
Euro Chemo-Pharma acquired by IMCD Malaysia
31 May, 2023IMCD Malaysia has acquired Euro Chemo-Pharma with the aim of accelerating growth in life science markets.
Circadian clock could be influenced by the liver
24 May, 2023Liver cells influence the body's internal circadian clock, which was previously believed to be solely controlled by the brain, according to UQ research.
Research finds weakness in tough, drug-resistant superbug
22 May, 2023Work is underway into how science can stop the superbug A. baumanniii after research exposes a weak link in the deadly but poorly understood pathogen.
Sleep apnoea variability and uncontrolled hypertension
16 May, 2023Poorly managed sleep apnoea could lead to a 50% to 70% increased likelihood of having uncontrolled hypertension and variable blood pressure.
Differences in lung cancer between smokers and non-smokers
12 May, 2023Differences in the immune reactions between smokers and non-smokers may explain why only 20% of patients with lung cancer responded to immunotherapy treatment.
Music can help to prevent cognitive decline
11 May, 2023Practising and listening to music can alter cognitive decline in healthy seniors by stimulating the production of grey matter.
C. diff's powers of antibiotic resistance revealed
10 May, 2023A species of ordinary gut bacteria that we all carry flourishes when the intestinal flora is knocked out by a course of antibiotics.
Stem cells to be launched into space
10 May, 2023Investigators are sending stem cells into space in order to explore whether microgravity can make it easier and more efficient to produce large batches of stem cells.
Brain imbalance offers clues on potential cause of OCD
10 May, 2023Researchers are one step closer to solving what causes obsessive compulsive disorder, after discovering changes in how distinct brain regions communicate.
Bacteria get hangry, too
02 May, 2023US researchers have discovered that some bacteria cells get 'hangry', releasing harmful toxins into our bodies when deprived of certain nutrients.
Long-term steroid use could impair memory
24 April, 2023Even a relatively short course of prescribed steroids leads to impaired memory performance when carrying out a memory- and learning-related task, researchers have found.
