Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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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…
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 poor quality of life in…
RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by Georgia Tech’s Francesca Storici, has discovered a previously unknown role for RNA. Their…
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 3D atlas of the human…
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 new treatment for chronic Graft-versus-Host…
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 but can bolster our bones,…
‘Brain rot’ and digital overload: more myth than menace
In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly under fire, the term ‘brain…
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…