Australian lab grown milk : A new animal-free milk that emulates the natural fermentation process in cows could hit supermarket shelves in the next two years. The lab-grown milk promises to be more sustainable than dairy, but with near-identical taste and nutritional content. Sustainability Policy Institute’s Dr Diana Bogueva, from Curtin University says: “Lab-grown milk […]
Pioneering research using bacteria brings scientists a step closer to creating artificial cells with lifelike functionality. Scientists have harnessed the potential of bacteria to help build advanced synthetic cells which mimic real life functionality. The research, led by the University of Bristol and published today in Nature, makes important progress in deploying synthetic cells, known […]
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure. The heart is one of our most vital organs and fundamental to life. We have written so many articles on this amazing organ, here is a review of some of our best: from performing CPR, […]
Study finds social media encourages teen substance-use: New research has found adolescents who are active on social media are being exposed to content that could put them at risk of developing drug and alcohol issues. The study, led by University of Queensland PhD student Brienna Rutherford from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, examined […]
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UQ paving the way for new hyper-accurate cancer treatments: An Australian-first research and manufacturing hub at The University of Queensland will lead the design and development of the next-generation of treatments for cancer patients. The newly created Australian Research Council Hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (AMTAR) will become a one-stop-shop for experts and […]
We are extremely saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. God Save The King. Photo credit : Shutterstock […]
Today is World Sepsis Day 2022. Colin Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Sepsis Research FEAT asks us to support the fight against sepsis this Sepsis Awareness Month 2022: Sepsis is a deadly condition which takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK each year and affects 49 million people(1) worldwide. It occurs when […]
Children with Bell’s palsy, that causes temporary facial paralysis can recover without treatment. Most children with a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face recover without medication within six months, according to a new study. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in Neurology, […]
STI spike to follow summer freedoms: Sexual Health Week takes place from September 12 to 18 this year. According to a recent survey, alarmingly, over half of Brits have NEVER had a sexual health check. Doctors warn of rises in STIs following a summer free from COVID-19 restrictions Almost 3 in 10 don’t ask about […]
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain from plants to insects and from insects to fish: A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain. The concern about plastic pollution has become widespread after it was realised that mismanaged […]