Griffith University

Breakthrough in battle against leukemia

Scientists at Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics and The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles have discovered a critical weakness in leukaemic cells, which may pave the way to new treatments.

Cancer created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Malaria drug treatment breakthrough

An international study, involving researchers from Griffith University's Eskitis Institute, has discovered a molecule which could form the basis of powerful new anti-malaria drugs.

Medications created Mar 22, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New discovery in fight against deadly meningococcal disease

Professor Michael Jennings, Deputy Director of the Institute for Glycomics at Griffith University, was part of an international team that discovered the previously unknown pathway of how the bacterium colonizes people.

Medical research created May 23, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New hope for migraine sufferers: Female gene link identified

New hope has arrived for migraine sufferers following a Griffith University study with the people of Norfolk Island.

Genetics created Jun 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bilirubin protects against heart disease

(Medical Xpress) -- There's new hope for the fight against cancer and cardiovascular disease, following breakthrough research identifying a pigment in our bile.

Cardiology created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Children who swim start smarter

(Medical Xpress)—Children who learn how to swim at a young age are reaching many developmental milestones earlier than the norm.

Health created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0