Baby food allergies linked to asthma
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to…
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Cheese’s next wave
Cheese's next wave: researchers explore potential of marine rennet substitute: Ben Knight of the UNSW Sydney explains more here: For…
Mosaicism mutation identified in Australian cancer patient
World-first case of gene variant identified in Australian cancer patient: Researchers have identified the first ever case of a mutation…
The impact of air pollution on insect health
The impact of air pollution on insect health: Air pollution particles may be a cause of dramatic drop in global…
Dissecting Autism terminology
Dissecting Autism terminology: Autism is confounding. The meaning of the term has gone through so many permutations in the last…
Major clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice
A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for…
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s: Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older…
Revolutionary bionic limb technology
Life-changing bionic limb technology is now being developed in Australia, with internationally renowned prosthesis expert Professor Max Ortiz Catalan joining…
Spider venom for MND research receives funding
Spider venom for MND research receives funding: Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of…
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions…