BMX riders harness fear to reach their athletic potential The informal training methods of BMX riders could be the key to unlocking new heights for athletes, a University of Queensland-led study has found. Aug 9, 2021 0 394
Lasting impact of COVID-19 infection on the immune system A world leading research collaboration between SAHMRI, the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the Women's and Children's Hospital and the Royal Adelaide Hospital has delivered crucial insight into the lasting immune ... Aug 9, 2021 0 291
Cervical cancer rates stable or trending down in countries with effective screening measures A recent trend analysis indicates that cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have remained stable or are dropping in most countries across the globe. These rates differ based on each country's socioeconomic development ... Aug 9, 2021 0 2
Reducing organ transplant side effects A new research project aims to use personalized anti-rejection medication to reduce the health risks that organ transplant patients experience following surgery. Aug 9, 2021 0 80
Metformin improves mitochondrial function in patients with type-2 diabetes A research team from the Department of Physiology of the University of Valencia, the FISABIO foundation and University Hospital Dr. Peset have proven that the mitochondrial dysfunction that occurs in type-2 diabetes can be ... Aug 9, 2021 0 441
New research reveals cardiac microvascular dysfunction New research has shown abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels of human hearts in regions well beyond the large arteries with atherosclerotic blockages that trigger the need for stents or bypass surgery. The findings could ... Aug 9, 2021 0 912
Human-centered design is key to reducing distraction on roads Road signs should direct us where to go, where to stop and when to turn. Aug 9, 2021 0 0
Neurons that respond to touch are less picky than expected Researchers used to believe that individual primary touch-sensitive neatly responded to specific types of touch. Now a Northwestern University study finds that touch-sensitive neurons communicate touch in a much messier and ... Aug 9, 2021 0 352
Starving the bacterium that causes pneumonia The invitations, decorations, candles and the cake – there's a lot to remember when you organise a birthday party for a five-year-old. One thing we thankfully take for granted in Australia is that our five-year-olds reach ... Aug 9, 2021 0 232
Potential target for bacteria behind tooth decay identified Findings from a University of Kentucky College of Medicine study could lead to a new way to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Aug 9, 2021 0 612
