Research & development

New medication being trialled to treat ice addiction

19 July, 2018

The N-ICE Trial will see researchers investigate whether N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) can reduce cravings for crystal methamphetamine, or 'ice'.


Breakthrough blood test to detect melanoma early

18 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Edith Cowan University

Australian researchers have developed what is claimed to be the world's first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages.


A fresh look at microbes in the Murray River

11 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders University

Flinders University researchers have presented a new examination of river health with a fresh look at microbial distributions from Murray River water samples.


3D-printed human corneas

09 July, 2018

Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have 3D-printed the first human corneas.


Protein complex that shapes T cells' destiny identified

09 July, 2018

Scientists at a US-based hospital have identified the mechanism that determines how T cells specialise their development.


Honeybees get stressed too

06 July, 2018

If you thought stress was a solely human trait, you thought wrong.


Award-winning technology enhances advanced radiation therapy

02 July, 2018

A new hybrid technique enhances the effectiveness of a special form of radiation therapy for cancer treatment.


Genetically engineered enzyme better at breaking down biomass

25 June, 2018

A new genetic engineering technique has enabled US scientists to accelerate the evolution of a microorganism's desirable traits.


Australian Antarctic Science Council to be established

21 June, 2018

The federal government is creating an Australian Antarctic Science Council to revitalise science research, as well as boost Hobart's position as an Antarctic science hub.


Gene transfer rules written in DNA

20 June, 2018

Bacteria's ability to transfer genes, like those associated with antibiotic resistance, is governed by a previously unknown set of rules that are written in the DNA of the recipient.


CSIRO announces Earth observation centre

15 June, 2018

The centre will help Australian researchers maximise the benefits of observing Earth from space and further develop Australia's space sector.


Structure of protein pair could guide drug development

08 June, 2018

Researchers have visualised how the protein SOCS1 'switches off' cell signalling to dampen immune responses and block cancer growth.


The hidden costs of NGS

04 June, 2018 by Dr Enrique Neumann* | Supplied by: Tecan Australia

The $100 genome era is said to be upon us. But is it really?


Nanoscale biophotonics coming to Griffith Uni

01 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Griffith University

Griffith University, the latest collaborating partner of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), will host a CNBP research node at its Gold Coast campus.


Real-life flux capacitor inspired by Back to the Future

30 May, 2018

A real-life version of Back to the Future's flux capacitor will have important applications in communication technology and quantum computing.


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