Combination approach could overcome treatment resistance in deadly breast cancer
QIMR Berghofer-led research in collaboration with Australian oncology company, Kazia Therapeutics, has found that combining the drug candidate paxalisib with…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
The path from pollutants in food to a heightened allergic response
Exposure to the heavy metal cadmium is known to irritate the stomach and lungs or…
Solar cell film made from kesterite or perovskite absorbs energy more efficiently and is cheaper to manufacture
The basic function of solar cells is to harvest sunlight and turn it into electricity. Thus, it is critically important…
Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in…
Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions
An effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics, but…
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Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
Combination approach could overcome treatment resistance in deadly breast cancer
QIMR Berghofer-led research in collaboration with Australian oncology company, Kazia Therapeutics, has found that combining…
Tailored brain stimulation treatment results give new hope for people with depression
Medical researchers at QIMR Berghofer have achieved a significant milestone in the treatment of depression,…
Game-Changer in Emergency Medicine: New AI Test Flags Sepsis Hours Before Symptoms Worsen
When the body's reaction to an infection goes awry, it can result in sepsis, a…
Perfumes and lotions disrupt how body protects itself from indoor air pollutants
Fragrances and lotions don't just change the way people smell, they actively alter the indoor…
Medical Milestone: Surgeons Perform First-Ever Human Bladder Transplant
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health…
A Downside of Taurine: It Drives Leukemia Growth
A new scientific study identified taurine, which is made naturally in the body and consumed…
How do therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors receiving support services?
A new exploration of how therapy dogs can create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for survivors…
New chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions
A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting…