‘Poo transplant’ could help save blood cancer patients
The stuff found in your healthy gut could be the ticket to a lifesaving treatment that researchers will trial on severely ill blood cancer patients.
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Satisfying relationships are good for women’s health
Women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age, a study suggests.
Scientists develop new vaccine for encephalitis in pigs
Scientists have developed a new Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine for pigs to help stop the spread of this mosquito-borne disease.
Drug study seeks to combat ovarian cancer chemotherapy
Researchers in Queensland will lead a study into a tablet form of treatment for ovarian cancer, which could offer an alternative option to chemotherapy.
Bacteria, inflammation fighting discovery
A molecule derived from glucose in immune cells that can stop bacteria growing and inflammation has been discovered.
Melanoma vaccine ‘not one size fits all’
Clinical trial results for a new melanoma vaccine are promising, but UNSW Sydney experts say key questions still need to be answered.
Kids open wide for tooth decay study
The dental health of Australian children will be examined in a four-year study of more than 30,000 kids that has won the support of state health authorities.
Everyday racism is half the burden: ANU
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience intense psychological distress almost three times more than non-Indigenous people, a new study says.
Qld scientist recognised for cancer study
An Australian researcher has been recognised for her work mapping the genetics of breast, ovarian and other cancers.
Face masks reduce quality decisions: study
Face masks substantially reduces the quality of chess player moves, a study says, most likely because they annoy those who are wearing them.
Sanofi to set up global vaccine hub in Qld
Sanofi will develop vaccines in Queensland after choosing the state to be its third major global hub after Lyon in France and the US state of Massachusetts.
Microba soars on ‘transformational’ deal
Shares in gut-health company Microba have been up as much as 90 per cent after the Brisbane-based firm announced a strategic partnership with Sonic Healthcare.
Australian men poor on sun protection
A survey shows one in two Australian men don't seek shade from the sun and less than one in three regularly use sunscreen.
Mice study links sleep apnoea and dementia
Researchers have found a way to induce sleep-disrupted breathing in mice, and discovered they display exacerbated pathological features of Alzheimer's disease.
Study into nose-picking link to dementia
Scientists are trying to work out if a bacteria linked to dementia gets into human brains through the nose, like it does in mice.
Aussie octopus venom may treat melanoma
The venom of an Australian octopus contains a peptide that could reduce skin cancer cells and slow the growth of tumours, a study shows.
Aust scientists fear encephalitis outbreak
Australian scientists are extremely concerned about the risk of a major human outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and are flagging a potential vaccine shortfall.
Manufacturers turn ideas into jobs: report
A bed that watches vital signs and 3D-printed racing bikes are among the projects helped over the line by an industry-led advanced manufacturing centre.
Qld researchers unlock Alzheimer’s barrier
Queensland researchers have overcome a significant barrier to delivering two drugs to Alzheimer's patients.
Vic to trial COVID nasal spray treatment
A COVID-19 nasal spray designed to reduce a person's viral load will undergo a six-month clinical trial in Victoria.
‘Growing pains’ a medical misnomer
Researchers are calling for the term to be shelved after a study found there was no real consistency in what constitutes the pains.
Funnel web venom could treat heart attacks
Australian researchers are a step closer to starting human trials on a new drug for heart attacks and strokes made using funnel web spider venom.
High-impact workouts could stem dementia
Short bursts of high-impact training might be the secret to maintaining good brain health, scientists say.
Queensland-developed vaccine gives hope for mums and babies
Expectant mothers and transplant candidates are among those expected to benefit following a vaccine breakthrough at a Queensland medical research institute.
Aussies fail to recognise emergencies
People may neglect to seek urgent help in many potentially life-threatening scenarios, new research has found.
Kidney injury hidden in COVID-19 patients
Queensland researchers say the number of hospitalised COVID-19 patients who have a potentially-fatal acute kidney disease may be double the official rate.
Lasers could help treat bowel disease pain
Queensland researchers are trialling lasers as a non-invasive treatment for pain suffered by young people diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.
Exercise key for those with half a heart
A new Heart Research Institute study will look at whether exercise will help rather than hinder Australians born with half a heart.
Stroke study probes gender disparity
Australian researchers are a step closer to explaining why women have less chance of suffering a stroke but more often experience disability when they do.
Aust on track to eliminate cervical cancer
Australia could become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks in part to the national screening program for human papillomavirus.
Bacteria turning UTIs into killers
A growing number of bacteria are developing a resistance to the drugs designed to kill them and turning simple infections into potential killers.