Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness
Propofol, a drug commonly used for general anesthesia, derails the brain’s normal balance between stability and excitability. There are many…
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…
Multiple sclerosis is on the rise in Australia, but it’s not all bad news
UNSW medical researchers are at the forefront of advancing the science of multiple sclerosis detection…
Scientists identify new genetic MND risk factor in junk DNA
A new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt…
‘Trust hormone’ oxytocin helps old muscle work like new, study finds
The healthy muscle tissue on the left is from a young mouse. The ability of muscle to repair itself decreases…
Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions
An effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics, but an ionised gas to activate a wound dressing,…
Scientists Discover Neurochemical Imbalance in Schizophrenia
Enzymes that biosynthesize the neurotransmitters dopamine (left), norepinephrine (center) and epinephrine (right).Credit:…
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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…
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…
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…
Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness
Propofol, a drug commonly used for general anesthesia, derails the brain’s normal balance between stability…
New clue in understanding increased Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have discovered a new piece of the puzzle in understanding why some people are…
Scientists preserve DNA in an amber-like polymer
With their “T-REX” method, DNA embedded in the polymer could be used for long-term storage…
Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study
The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures has been identified by…
Short-term loneliness associated with physical health problems
Loneliness may be harmful to our daily health, according to a new study led by…
Technique improves the reasoning capabilities of large language models
Large language models like those that power ChatGPT have shown impressive performance on tasks like…
Artificial intelligence revolutionises monitoring of brain development in children
Researchers at QIMR Berghofer have developed a computer-based “growth chart” that could potentially transform the…
Multiple sclerosis is on the rise in Australia, but it’s not all bad news
UNSW medical researchers are at the forefront of advancing the science of multiple sclerosis detection…