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Groundbreaking $50 million dollar investment toward Endometriosis research institute

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A groundbreaking $50 million dollar contribution from the philanthropic Ainsworth family in partnership with UNSW Sydney is set to transform research, diagnosis and treatment for sufferers of Endometriosis. The funding will establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) which aims to accelerate new breakthroughs in diagnosis and create accuracy based treatments moving beyond current medical …

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Social media causing rise in steroid usage: What can be done to manage risks?

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Steroid usage amongst young Australian men is on the rise – and, according to new research, social media is partially to blame. The research shows that constantly viewing steroid enhanced bodies, often labeled as “natural” on social media, has led to an increase in steroid usage in young men. Experts have also expressed that if …

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Monash University project to aid urban city centres in transition to net zero

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Universities are working with communities around the world to help ease the pressure of climate change One project conducted at Monash University is the Net Zero Precincts ARC Linkage Project, a collaborative effort that oversees many experiments in transitioning precincts and major urban centres into cities with net zero emissions.   Image: Image: Pexels/ kosta karampelas Produced By: Zachary …

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New vaccine for deadly respiratory viruses to be tested in Queensland

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A new vaccine candidate for life-threatening respiratory viruses is being tested by researchers in Queensland. The vaccine, developed by Vicebio aims to prevent serious respiratory viruses respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), which are particularly serious for very young and elderly people as well as placing considerable burden on hospital systems. Image: Image …

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Ne study identifying immune gene variant in First Nations people

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A groundbreaking study from Doherty Institute has identified a new gene variant that affects immune defences in First Nations people. Conducted by an international research team, the eight-year project focused on natural killer cells and their role in immune response. This discovery underscores the importance of including diverse populations in genetic research.   Image: Umberto …

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New gene testing developed to identify risk of cardiac arrest

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New genetic testing has been developed at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute to find those more at risk of suffering from cardiac arrest. The genetic testing is designed to identify commonly inherited heart diseases like Long QT syndrome, a condition causing sudden cardiac death in those otherwise fit and healthy. This condition impacts around …

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New research ‘teaching’ crocodiles not to eat cane toads in Western Australia

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New research shows feeding baited cane toads to freshwater crocodiles in Western Australia’s north could prevent major destruction of the species. With the invasive cane toad having made its way across Australia, scientists from Macquarie University are working with WA’s Banuba Rangers. The study has seen great success using ‘taste aversion practices,’ by conditioning the …

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