Protein discovery provides a target to treat IBD
08 March, 2024The protein BECLIN1 appears to be integral to gut health, providing an important lead in the search for a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Ultrasound found to boost motility of 'lazy' sperm
04 March, 2024Exposing 'lazy' human sperm to 20 seconds of ultrasound at 800 mW and 40 MHz increased measures of sperm motility (their swimming ability) by up to 266%.
Protein mutation linked to abnormal brain development
04 March, 2024A protein called Trabid helps control neuronal development, and mutations to this protein can lead to a condition where a baby's brain is smaller than expected.
Stem cell breakthrough: repairing heart attack damage
23 February, 2024Researchers have solved a complication that could occur following an experimental procedure to repair damaged heart muscle.
Bullied teens are at risk of psychosis
21 February, 2024Bullied teenagers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved in regulating emotions.
Stress influences the brain via the immune system
16 February, 2024Stress increases the migration of white blood cells called monocytes into the vascular system of the brain, particularly into the reward centre regions.
Love scrambles the brain — and scientists can tell us why
14 February, 2024The way that our loved ones take on special importance is due to oxytocin combining with dopamine, a chemical that our brain releases during romantic love.
How aging alters brain cells' ability to maintain memory
09 February, 2024While it is well established that memory can worsen as people age, it has not been clear what changes occur at the individual brain neuron level to cause this.
'Mini placentas' help us better understand pregnancy disorders
07 February, 2024Scientists grew 'mini placentas' in the lab and used them to shed light on how the placenta develops and interacts with the inner lining of the womb.
Placenta cells may lower blood pressure, study finds
06 February, 2024While a drug can reduce high blood pressure, these cells could target inflammation in the arteries caused by hypertension.
Cell-based flu vaccine joins National Immunisation Program
05 February, 2024Cell-based flu vaccines are designed to be a close match to the strains selected by the WHO as likely to be prevalent for the upcoming flu season.
Dopamine release explains why exercise boosts your brain
30 January, 2024We know cardiovascular exercise improves cognitive performance, but the mechanisms behind this process have not been rigorously investigated in humans until now.
Amnesia caused by head injury reversed in mouse study
25 January, 2024Amnesia and poor memory following head injury is due to inadequate reactivation of neurons involved in forming memories — and has the potential to be reversed.
Humidity and temperature affect foetuses' future blood pressure
22 January, 2024Outdoor humidity and temperature levels during pregnancy appear to affect the future blood pressure of the unborn child, according to an international study.
Disrupted sleep in midlife tied to cognition problems later on
15 January, 2024People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later.
