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.
Blood test detects early-stage ovarian cancer
23 November, 2018Researchers from the University of Adelaide and Griffith University have developed a new blood test for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
What can flying insects contribute to neuroscience?
20 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityHow 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.
Agribusiness partnership to explore native medicinal plants
08 November, 2018A new research and commercial partnership aims to explore the development of a sustainable agribusiness model for traditional medicinal plants growing in northern Australia.
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).
'Atmospheric detergent' to be investigated in Antarctica
01 November, 2018Scientists are preparing to build a temporary lab on an Antarctic ice sheet, to reveal how much a natural 'atmospheric detergent' cleans the air of harmful trace gases.
Genetic variation that influences stroke recovery identified
26 October, 2018A team of scientists from Melbourne, Europe and the United States has identified a genetic variation that influences stroke patients' recovery.
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.
DNA detection of crown-of-thorns starfish to improve monitoring
21 September, 2018The PCR-based method will improve monitoring and early detection of the reef pest, allowing reef managers to contain outbreaks sooner.
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).
Genetically engineered bacteria turn sugar into hydrogen
07 September, 2018Macquarie University scientists have received a $1.1 million grant from ARENA for a project to engineer bacteria that turn sugar into hydrogen.
