Tag: Medical research

UK scientists say that by studying this successful natural response to the virus by infants, they can create better vaccines for adults.

Researchers led by Monash University find that cells can be ‘tricked’ into becoming bone and speed up patient recovery after bone replacements.

Playing with dolls that have an idealised and unrealistic body can cause girls as young as five to have a negative body image.

While the country’s elimination strategy has been successful, it was much more difficult and expensive to deliver than it needed to be.

Analysis of our sewage samples over New Year shows Australians are high-level users of dangerous new psychoactive substances known as NPS.

Researchers confirm that the pandemic has escalated psychological distress – including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.

Health minister announces immediate funding for clinical trials from the government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

Federal government announces $1-billion project with vaccine manufacturer to secure critical future local supplies of vaccines and anti-venoms.

Scientists find that humans, and likely the entire animal kingdom, share important genetic mechanisms with a Barrier Reef sea sponge.

Researchers find that living in a green neighbourhood helps people to stop smoking – and discourages them from starting in the first place.

A highly sensitive blood test developed at the ANU indicates many people who believe they never had the virus were actually infected.