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Drugs of the future may disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria rather than destroy them, according to new research. A protein…
A new technique is able to rapidly identify and track the location of diseased proteins in cells, providing insights into…
Nuclear scientists are analysing antibacterial skin secretions from Australian frogs to develop treatments for antibiotic-resistant…
On Sunday, more than a thousand sets of twins from around Australia and the world will gather in Melbourne to celebrate the bond they share with their identical or fraternal twin. The physical similarities…
Test scores following sports-related concussions can help doctors to predict whether patients will experience protracted…
Permanent disconnection between nerves and muscles may be the cause of muscle degeneration in older Australians. Sarcopenia…
If you put a group of people on a calorie-restricted diet, you’ll see that some seem to lose weight easily, while others struggle to shed each pound. This difference doesn’t just come down to how much…
Results from a recent study have shown that our brains respond differently to actions from our own sporting team. This means…
The Federal Government’s main medical research funding body, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), last week announced its 2011 program and development grants, and postgraduate scholarship…
Transplantation is the best available treatment for many serious health problems including diabetes, kidney failure and heart disease. These conditions affect millions of people worldwide and the cost…
The treatment of serious infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (Golden Staph) is complicated by the development of antibiotic…
A new treatment for spinal cord injury in animals is being developed at Queensland University of Technology, as part of research…
A health supplement used by bodybuilders could be the key to treating a life-threatening muscular dystrophy affecting hundreds…
Most people only think about their liver when recovering from a big night of drinking when it’s busily producing enzymes to break down the alcohol. But this “factory” of the body is vital for survival…
In an attempt to bring Australia’s medical research, education and healthcare sectors into line with world leaders, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is planning to develop a new…
Emergency medicine specialist Chris Baggoley has been appointed Australia’s new Chief Medical Officer, after acting in the role since April. The Chief Medical Officer works out of the Department of Health…
An unexpected discovery has led scientists to open an intriguing new window into the human brain, via the visual system…
A discovery could lead to a simple blood test to determine the type of treatment necessary for prostate cancer patients…
For some it’s a morning ritual – cracking your knuckles before beginning the day. For others, it’s a way to pass time while pondering a thought or reading something particularly interesting online. But…
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