Immunology
UWA Nobel Laureate develops drug to prevent food allergies
A new drug which "fine tunes" the immune system is being developed to help prevent asthma and allergies to foods such as peanuts and shellfish.
Nov 24, 2016
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University of Western Australia
Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain stimulation may hold key to treating anxiety
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that that brain stimulation may help retrain unhelpful cognitive habits associated with anxiety and depression. The paper was published today in the international ...
Dec 15, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Combined social distancing measures prove effective in reducing spread of COVID-19: research
New world-leading research by The University of Western Australia has confirmed that social distancing measures such as working from home, self-isolation, and community contact reduction are highly effective in reducing the ...
Mar 24, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New treatment hope for pregnant women with high blood pressure
Exciting research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has found new answers for pregnant women with high blood pressure, which is also a characteristic of the serious condition, pre-eclampsia.
Jun 4, 2015
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Genetics
Genetic clues for type 2 diabetes
Busselton residents and researchers from The University of Western Australia have contributed to a worldwide scientific collaboration that has identified new genetic links in the quest to map the biological pathways that ...
Aug 14, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Our brains can trick us into thinking we are thinner than we are
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered that a psychological illusion could be making people think they are thinner than they actually are.
Jan 10, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
B-vitamins can help beat depression according to study
Supplementing current anti-depressant medication with B vitamins improves response to treatment, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Oct 21, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Computer algorithm links facial masculinity to autism
A link between masculine facial features and autism has been discovered by researchers from The University of Western Australia, Telethon Kids Institute and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children.
Aug 25, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Discovery opens door for breast, prostate cancer treatments
(Medical Xpress)—A team of Western Australian cancer researchers interested in the strong link between hormones and cancer have discovered three new molecules that may have an important role to play in future breast and ...
Apr 22, 2013
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Immunology
New clues in understanding how to prevent food allergies by breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers may be encouraged to eat eggs to help prevent babies from developing an egg allergy, according to new studies by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Jan 20, 2020
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