Melbourne researchers have successfully engineered human immune cells to model an infection common among immunocompromised children in a breakthrough discovery, paving the way for new drug testing and treatments. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in Stem Cell Reports, used cutting-edge stem cell technology to better understand how the infection […]
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An expert answers the most googled questions from young carers after an increase in online searches across the UK. Child carers provide vital support for their loved ones – and many don’t even realise they’re carers. New research from Lottie (a care home marketplace) has found that online searches from young carers looking for help […]
World-first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk: Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test to learn whether they face increased risk of some cancers and heart disease, which can be prevented or treated early if detected, in a world-first DNA screening study. The nationally collaborative project, led by Monash […]
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First real-world, peer reviewed study gives detailed new insights into when people with COVID-19 are infectious: Average duration of infectiousness in the study participants was five days Only one in five participants were infectious before COVID-19 symptoms began Two-thirds of cases were still infectious five days after their symptoms began, and one-quarter were still infectious […]
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Understanding why deadly brain cancer comes back: The deadliest form of brain cancer returns because tumours adapt to treatment by recruiting help from nearby healthy tissue, say researchers who are trying to find a cure for the disease. A new study, by a global team including University of Leeds experts, has found that in response […]
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Nutrition expert reveals the pros and cons of popular diets: Searching for diet advice online can be exhaustive and may lead to unreliable sources. However, by better understanding the most common types of diets, you can decide which one works best for your lifestyle and overall goals. Nutritionist Anthony O’Reilly from BarBend has revealed a guide […]
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How NOT to talk to your teenager about drugs ahead of music festivals: Priory expert says lectures won’t work but parents need to let adult children know: “You have no idea what you might be getting” and “there is no safe way to take illegal drugs” UK addiction expert Dr Niall Campbell says he has treated […]
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Water Safety for Summer: During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families and friends. There has been a strong interest in swimming in the sea or open water. Water comes with risks and sadly drowning can happen quickly and quietly. In this […]
COVID-19, rather than the threat of climate change, has spurred Australians to become more sustainable, according to research from The University of Queensland. A study led by Dr Franzisca Weder from UQ’s School of Communication and Arts found sustainable behaviours were becoming the ‘new normal’. “During lockdowns at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we […]
Charity Sepsis Research FEAT prepares for Sepsis Awareness Month 2022: Sepsis takes the lives of approximately five people every hour in the UK. This devastating condition occurs when the body’s response to an infection spirals rapidly out of control, injuring its own tissues and organs which can result in multiple organ failure and death. The biological […]