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黑料吃瓜网 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 黑料吃瓜网.
17 December 2024
Major milestone for 黑料吃瓜网 spin-out鈥檚 promising MND drug

A potential new treatment for motor neurone disease developed by a company spun out of 黑料吃瓜网 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 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 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 黑料吃瓜网 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

3 October 2024

Lab-grown spines unlock safer treatment for women with epilepsy

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黑料吃瓜网 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 黑料吃瓜网

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The first Indigenous-led Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence, based at 黑料吃瓜网, 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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黑料吃瓜网 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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黑料吃瓜网-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, 黑料吃瓜网 research has found.

9 September 2024

黑料吃瓜网 researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

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Teams of researchers from 黑料吃瓜网 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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黑料吃瓜网 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

黑料吃瓜网 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

黑料吃瓜网 granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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黑料吃瓜网 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