Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a world first study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, found that early life food allergy was associated with an increased risk of both asthma […]
Cheese’s next wave: researchers explore potential of marine rennet substitute: Ben Knight of the UNSW Sydney explains more here: For many, cheese isn’t merely a food or a tasty snack but one of life’s greatest indulgences. They’ll also be the first to tell you that if you don’t like cheese, chances are, you just haven’t […]
World-first case of gene variant identified in Australian cancer patient: Researchers have identified the first ever case of a mutation known as ‘mosaicism’ in one of the genes responsible for fixing errors in our DNA, known as the DNA mismatch repair genes. The discovery could improve the way patients are tested for and diagnosed with […]
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The impact of air pollution on insect health: Air pollution particles may be a cause of dramatic drop in global insect numbers. New research shows an insect’s ability to find food and a mate is reduced when their antennae are contaminated by particulate matter. The impact of air pollution on insect health and reproduction is […]
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Dissecting Autism terminology: Autism is confounding. The meaning of the term has gone through so many permutations in the last decade it is hard to know which way is up. We have gone from ‘autism as brain pathology’ to ‘autism is a superpower’ to, in some circles, ‘there are no symptoms of autism’. Where we […]
A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need for dialysis by 25 per cent. The BEST-Fluids trial was conducted by the Australasian Kidney Trials Network (AKTN) in collaboration with researchers from The University of Queensland, The University of […]
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Targeting disease control beyond under 5s: Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a shift in disease burden onto this demographic, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, has found […]
Life-changing bionic limb technology is now being developed in Australia, with internationally renowned prosthesis expert Professor Max Ortiz Catalan joining the Bionics Institute in Melbourne. It is estimated more than 57 million people worldwide are living with limb amputation due to traumatic causes1. Limb loss reduces a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks and has […]
Spider venom for MND research receives funding: Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of Queensland projects which have received funding to develop treatments for motor neurone disease (MND). Dr Fernanda Cardoso from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience is making a difference for MND patients with funding from the US […]
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Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms. Professor Massimo Hilliard and Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol from the Queensland Brain Institute have explored how viruses alter the function of the nervous system. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, […]