Farming more seaweed for food, feed and fuel
Expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and climate change…
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Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance
University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A…
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand: Health economic modelling by the Melbourne School of Population and Global…
Harnessing the healing power within our cells
Harnessing the healing power within our cells: University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be…
Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis research from the Bionics Institute in Melbourne, Australia: Our researchers are developing a drug-free treatment…
‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness
'Exercise snacking' the revolutionary new approach to fitness: Deakin University academics have developed a new approach to health and fitness…
The human immune system from birth to death
In a world-first comprehensive study, the human immune system has been tracked from birth up until the age of 75…
Could a nasal spray treat obstructive sleep apnoea?
A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has shown promising results, after researchers from Flinders University tested the…
Potential new biomarker for ADHD and ASD
A new potential biomarker for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism has been found. “It’s often said that ‘the…
International study improving severe pneumonia outcomes
International study to better treat children with severe pneumonia complication: An international study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has…