Lab-grown ‘tiny hearts’ bring hope for children and adults with genetic heart disease
Scientists from QIMR Berghofer’s Cardiac Bioengineering Lab have developed lab-grown, three-dimensional heart tissues known as cardiac organoids that mimic the…
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…
Alzheimer’s Cognitive Decline Slows in Advanced Age
The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is advancing age. By age 85,…
Cold showers are said to be good for you – here’s what the evidence shows
Lindsay Bottoms, University of Hertfordshire A cold shower in the morning is a pretty unpleasant…
Bioengineered Marine Algae Expands Environments Where Biofuels Can Be Produced
Biologists at UC San Diego have demonstrated for the first time that marine algae can be just as capable…
A new drug target identified for diseases associated with leukemia-causing virus
A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found a new target for treating diseases associated with human…
Walking an Extra Two Minutes Each Hour May Offset Hazards of Sitting Too Long
A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as…
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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 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…
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…
Lab-grown ‘tiny hearts’ bring hope for children and adults with genetic heart disease
Scientists from QIMR Berghofer’s Cardiac Bioengineering Lab have developed lab-grown, three-dimensional heart tissues known as…
Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus
The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope…
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…