Indoor gardening beneficially boosts our microbial exposure
03 June, 2024Researchers have demonstrated that indoor gardening can increase the bacterial diversity of the skin and boost levels of anti-inflammatory molecules in the blood.
Birth by C-section increases odds of measles vaccine failure
31 May, 2024A single dose of the measles vaccine is up to 2.6 times more likely to be completely ineffective in children born by caesarean section, compared to those born naturally.
How foodborne bacteria survive in food prep environments
24 May, 2024The new research is important for understanding the different communities of microbes in different environments across ready-to eat-food facilities.
People with autism appear predisposed to PTSD
21 May, 2024While recent studies in humans have highlighted the co-occurrence of ASD and PTSD, the link between the disorders is often overlooked and remains poorly understood.
Perinatal HIV transmission may lead to cognitive deficits
15 May, 2024Perinatal transmission of HIV to newborns is associated with serious cognitive deficits as children grow older, according to an analysis of 35 studies.
Simulated microgravity affects sleep, physiological rhythms
03 May, 2024The simulated effects of microgravity significantly affect rhythmicity and sleep in humans, which could negatively affect the physiology and performance of astronauts in space.
New targets identified for a universal influenza B vaccine
30 April, 2024Researchers have identified fragments from influenza B viruses that the immune system consistently recognise, offering promising targets for a universal influenza B vaccine.
Using your brain at work may ward off cognitive impairment
29 April, 2024The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life.
Long COVID abnormalities appear to resolve over time
23 April, 2024Researchers at UNSW's Kirby Institute have shown that biomarkers in long COVID patients have largely resolved by 24 months post-infection.
Maternal protein intake affects offspring's facial features
16 April, 2024New study findings emphasise the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake.
Two respiratory diseases share the same inflammatory profile
10 April, 2024New research provides a significant advance in our understanding of lung inflammation in children with wheeze and suppurative lung disease.
Oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer in mice
05 April, 2024A new study suggest there's a real possibility that gum disease could be connected to the risk of pancreatic cancer, emphasising how bacteria directly affect this link.
Breakthrough antibiotic for mycobacterial infections
04 April, 2024The antibiotic candidate, named COE-PNH2, has been optimised to target Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) — one of the most prevalent mycobacteria species.
Nanoparticle therapy fights tumours in mouse models
03 April, 2024A nanoparticle-based therapy has successfully stimulated an immune pathway that eradicated tumours in mouse models of various cancer types.
NSW, Qld announce RSV immunisation programs for infants
27 March, 2024The government-funded programs have been designed to ensure infants and young children at the highest risk of severe disease from RSV are protected at the right time.
