A world first discovery of how a protein works in the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug. The researchers say such treatments will be more important than ever given that diabetes appears to be associated with poor prognosis in those with the COVID-19 infection. The University of Melbourne-led study found […]
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Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells – in new Australian research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research published in Nature Precision Oncology Honeybee venom induces cancer cell death in hard to treat triple-negative breast cancer with minimal effect on healthy cells Fast Facts Breast cancer is the most commonly […]
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World Mosquito Program’s Wolbachia method dramatically reduces dengue incidence in randomised controlled trial in Indonesia The World Mosquito Program (WMP) of Monash University, and its Indonesian partners the Tahija Foundation and Universitas Gadjah Mada have announced the first results of a cluster randomised controlled trial of its Wolbachia method , showing a 77% reduction in […]
Living apart together: new report to better understand the needs of mobile workers and their families. People working away from home face greater health and relationship challenges, but simple steps by workers, their families and employers can remedy this, according to new research. Researchers at the University of Melbourne and Western Sydney University have conducted a […]
Deep Blue: Innovations for the future of our oceans. A fantastic theme that will educate, reinforce and ultimately help our blue planet. It is important for us all to be aware and active in protecting our ocean environments. During National Science week 2020, students in Australian schools will learn more about the ocean and ocean science. […]
As we face the largest global health crisis of a generation, the role of science, and the trust we place in scientists, has taken centre stage. In a special National Science Week edition of The University of Melbourne‘s Dean’s Lecture Series, four speakers will explore how and why people trust – or distrust – science […]
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More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn that this trend will continue without concerted government action that promotes behaviour change. Led by Dr Tim Adair and Professor Alan Lopez, the new study published in BMC Medicine found […]
Helping young people on the autism spectrum plan and prepare for their working life. “Don’t limit yourself. Go higher. Think bigger.” That’s the advice 20-year-old Liam Picen has for other autistic young people planning for their working life. Liam was part of the original research and development program for Autism CRC’s new smart web platform – myWAY Employability – which aims to support young […]
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So much of our focus on the Polyvagal Theory centres around honouring and validating the ventral vagus and teaching people to move up from the dorsal states and into the light of the ventral states. According to the polyvagal theory the ventral vagus – the second branch of the parasympathetic nervous system and our newest […]
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The benefits of a yoga practice and Osteoporosis for an ageing population by Leah Nylander of West Coast Yoga, Australia. There is no getting around it, we are an ageing society, we are all ageing day by day and how we manage our bodies now will determine how well our bodies and minds age. For […]