A fungal origin for coveted lac pigment
The colourful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside the…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Microbial DNA in Patient Blood May be Tell-Tale Sign of Cancer
When Gregory Poore was a freshman in college, his otherwise healthy grandmother was shocked to…
Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s
Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for…
Qld researchers make major breakthrough in multiple sclerosis
New Queensland research suggests that controlling infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – the most common cause of glandular fever –…
Rice breakthrough could make automated dosing systems universal
Synthetic biologists’ hack blood-glucose reaction to create chemotherapy detector Rice University synthetic biologists have found a way to piggyback on…
Biodiversity can rebound after bushfires, but recovery lags in severely burnt areas
Extreme fires drove biodiversity declines despite overall resilience after the 2019-2020 Black…
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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…
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…
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 tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
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…
A fungal origin for coveted lac pigment
The colourful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic…
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…