QIMR Berghofer cell therapy saving lives of immunocompromised patients
A powerful immunotherapy that targets out-of-control viral infections has saved the lives of dozens of critically-ill immunocompromised Australians who received…
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…
Human embryonic stem cells could help to treat deafness
A cure for deafness is a step closer after University of Sheffield scientists used…
Hear that? That’s the sound of an ultrasonic cold brew coffee ready in under three minutes
The UNSW team who developed the three-minute cold brew - Shih-Hao Chiu, Dr Francisco Trujillo…
How a world record ‘squeeze’ could offer comfort for dark matter hunters
Squeezing device, developed at UNSW, used to reduce noise for more precise measurements. Credit: UNSW UNSW quantum engineers have developed…
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics…
Working Alone Won’t Get You Good Grades
Students who work together and interact online are more likely to be…
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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…
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…
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…
QIMR Berghofer cell therapy saving lives of immunocompromised patients
A powerful immunotherapy that targets out-of-control viral infections has saved the lives of dozens of…
New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions
Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and…
RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by Georgia Tech’s Francesca Storici, has discovered a previously…
Mapping Protein Interactions to Fight Lung Cancer: Coskun Pioneering New Field of Research
As Ahmet F. Coskun and his team of researchers continue their mission to create a…
QIMR Berghofer research leads to new treatment for potentially deadly Graft-versus-Host Disease
A discovery by QIMR Berghofer researchers has led to the development and approval of a…
When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows
There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles…
‘Brain rot’ and digital overload: more myth than menace
In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly…
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After…