Purifying cells to beat cancer
A cutting-edge, relatively new treatment for cancers has become much safer thanks to Australian research. Currently used to treat some blood cancers, CAR T-cell therapy, where a patient’s own...
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Early to bed, early to rise… it’s true!
Part of the long-held adage that going to bed early leads to better health, wisdom and economic outcomes has...
Rogue protein that makes breast cancer spread
Researchers at the University of South Australia have identified a protein that could be responsible for making breast cancer...
New bandage that covers … and cures
Chronic wounds are a serious pain for nearly half a million Australians. They can be pressure sores or ulcers...
Giving antibiotics the hard cell
How do you beat a flesh-eating superbug? By serving up more than it can chew. Researchers at the University...
Screening out the bad stuff
Worried about your kids’ screen time during lockdown? It’s safe to say you’re not alone but researchers at the...
Eye in the sky: COVID-19 combat plan takes flight
A remote robocop’pandemic drone’ could soon patrol the skies to help keep us all safe to by detecting people...
Eat the rainbow, see the rainbow: Colourful veggies offset the risk of cataracts in old age
A diet rich in colourful fruits and vegetables delays the onset of age-related cataracts, new research has found. Colourful...
A nutty way to ward off memory loss
Tackling the challenges that come with an aging population is one of the big public policy questions of our...
On the ball: coaches learn how to help kids with Autism
Sports coaches can play a big role in the life of kids. That’s why researchers at the University of...