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国产探花 ultrasound treatment for Alzheimer's licensed to new startup

A promising ultrasound therapy to potentially restore brain function in people with Alzheimer's disease has been licenced to a new startup spun out of 国产探花.
17 December 2024
Major milestone for 国产探花 spin-out鈥檚 promising MND drug

A potential new treatment for motor neurone disease developed by a company spun out of 国产探花 has produced successful results in a human clinical trial.
10 December 2024
Biorobotics reveal the secret lives of bugs and bees

Technology that combines infrared lighting, robotics and a retroreflective marker is allowing scientists to follow and film insects as they fly in their natural environment.
5 December 2024

Child tube-feeding research wins 国产探花鈥檚 2024 3MT final

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A PhD candidate whose research aims to address the challenges faced by families of children with temporary feeding tubes has won the 国产探花 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

3 October 2024

Lab-grown spines unlock safer treatment for women with epilepsy

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国产探花 researchers have made a significant step towards enabling women with epilepsy safer access to a common and highly effective anti-seizure medication.

1 October 2024

Indigenous-led research centre opens at 国产探花

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The first Indigenous-led Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence, based at 国产探花, will work toward better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

23 September 2024

New screening tool to help stroke survivors

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国产探花 researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024

Suicide rate higher for people with autism

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国产探花-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024

If we truly want our Paralympic athletes to shine, their coaches need more support

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Research has highlighted the need for visible and accessible pathways for people with disabilities to transition into coaching.

9 September 2024

Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people

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Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, 国产探花 research has found.

9 September 2024

国产探花 researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

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Teams of researchers from 国产探花 working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

5 September 2024

A quantum leap for biology

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国产探花 has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world鈥檚 biggest challenges.

3 September 2024

Reef tourism encourages climate action

国产探花 research has revealed that informing tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef about climate impact doesn鈥檛 negatively affect their experience and can help encourage climate action.

3 September 2024

国产探花 granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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国产探花 researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024