Researchers discover rare cause of epilepsy
An 'astounding' find reveals a rare cause of epilepsy: Researchers at The University of Queensland, working to gain a better…
Genetics
AID/APOBECs defence against SARS-CoV-2
AID/APOBECs among important factors in body’s defence against SARS-CoV-2: Together with their multifaceted action mechanisms, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and…
MicroRNAs may contribute to atherogenesis
MicroRNAs may contribute to atherogenesis in a cell-type-dependent manner: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have uncovered potential mechanisms…
Novel non-coding RNAs regulating blood vessel formation
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have discovered previously unknown non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) involved in regulating the gene expression…
Manufacturing Australian medical devices
Australian medical devices manufacturing facility first: The launch of Australia’s first medical device development and manufacturing facility in Melbourne is…
New factor in the development of psoriasis
New factor in the development of psoriasis discovered: Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin condition. The underlying genetic factors have…
Master’s course in Molecular Precision Medicine
The new Master's course in "Molecular Precision Medicine" is concerned with how diseases develop and how to treat them on…
New Huntington’s disease trial
Aberdeen has recruited the first UK patient for a new trial investigating pridopidine, an oral drug for the treatment of…
A new way to prevent childhood obesity
A new way to prevent childhood obesity: For the first time in Australia, researchers can accurately predict if babies are…
Genes associated with increased risk of cervical cancer identified
Scientists have identified three genes associated with an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. The study, led by scientists from…