Doctors swallow Lego for science
29 November, 2018"My child swallowed a piece of Lego, how long will it take to exit?" Six fearless Australian paediatricians recently ingested Lego heads in order to answer this burning question.
What can flying insects contribute to neuroscience?
20 November, 2018How can extraordinarily rapid insect responses occur when the body's pre-motor pathways run into a bottleneck linking messages from the brain to the wings and body?
2018 Metcalf Prizes — winners announced
16 November, 2018Dr Heather Lee and Enzo Porrello have received the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia's 2018 Metcalf Prizes.
Rare cancer trial results released
14 November, 2018Genomic profiling could benefit many Australians with rare cancers, according to results from a pilot study for rare cancers.
UNSW to analyse DNA samples from 15,000 aspirin trial patients
09 November, 2018UNSW scientists are conducting genetic analysis of DNA samples from ASPREE trial participants.
Genetic network linked to autism uncovered
05 November, 2018Researchers have uncovered a network of more than 200 genes involved in controlling alternative splicing events that are often disrupted in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Doe, a deer, a feral deer
22 October, 2018The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has brought together five state and territory governments, three local councils, three universities and three private environmental groups to form Australia's largest deer management research collaboration.
Questions raised about swine flu vaccine
24 September, 2018An investigation published by The BMJ raises fundamental questions about the transparency of information surrounding the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix vaccine used in 2009–2010.
Molecular details of key migraine initiator revealed
14 September, 2018Melbourne researchers have revealed that a key player in the initiation, and pain, of migraines is a neuropeptide called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP).
New tool paves way for more targeted treatments for cancer, DMD
31 August, 2018Researchers have developed a new selection tool that facilitates delivery of smart drugs into cells to battle hard-to-treat diseases such as cancer and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
New method helps diagnose cancer with malaria protein
27 August, 2018A new method helps detect early-stage cancer tumour cells in the blood using a malaria protein.
Gene study finds humans helped drive golden staph's success
09 August, 2018Humans have been identified as the original hosts for the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as golden staph, according to an international study.
New stem cell transplantation method for CF
06 August, 2018The fight against cystic fibrosis (CF) has taken a major step forward, with researchers showing that cells causing this genetic disorder could be successfully replaced with healthy ones.
Lethal viruses hijack cellular defences against cancer
06 August, 2018Australian researchers have identified a new mechanism used by Henipaviruses in infection, and potential new targets for antivirals to treat them.
The gene that controls the human heart beat
03 August, 2018Using human pluripotent stem cells, researchers have shown that a gene called NKX2-5 is responsible for regulating heart rhythm and heart muscle cell development.
