Immunology
Three-dimensional imaging provides valuable insight to immune responses
A new imaging technique is shining a light on immune responses and setting the scene for enhancing immune memory to optimize vaccine strategies.
Mar 19, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Microscopic behavior of developing breast cells uncovered
An improved high-tech fluorescence microscopy technique is allowing researchers to film cells inside the breast as never seen before.
Feb 25, 2021
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Medical research
New therapeutic target pinpointed for stomach cancer
WEHI researchers have identified a key molecular regulator involved in the progression and spread of stomach cancer, suggesting a potential new approach to treat this devastating disease.
Dec 15, 2020
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Medical research
Survival protein may prevent collateral damage during cancer therapy
WEHI researchers have identified a protein that could protect the kidneys from 'bystander' damage caused by cancer therapies.
Nov 25, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New therapeutic target identified for rare virus-associated lymphomas
Targeting a "cell survival" protein could be a valuable new approach to treating certain blood cancers associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to research resulting from a collaboration between scientists at the ...
Oct 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Search for COVID-19 drugs boosted by SARS discovery
An extensive search and testing of current drugs and drug-like compounds has revealed compounds previously developed to fight SARS might also work against COVID-19.
Aug 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Iron study combats anaemia with cutting-edge computer simulation
A new iron intervention study has determined which of the world's low-and-middle income countries would benefit from using iron-containing micronutrient powders to tackle childhood anaemia.
Aug 4, 2020
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Genetics
New infectious disease test accurately diagnoses infection in minutes
Melbourne researchers have developed a fast, new test for infections and infectious diseases that could transform Australia's ability to provide targeted clinical care and respond to pandemics and biosecurity threats.
Jul 1, 2020
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Medical research
Killing 'sleeper cells' may enhance breast cancer therapy
The anti-cancer medicine venetoclax could improve the current therapy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer—the most common form of breast cancer in Australia—according to preclinical studies led by Walter ...
May 7, 2020
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Medications
Breast cancer 'signature' predicts response to new drug class
Melbourne researchers have developed a new way to pinpoint which breast cancers will respond to a new class of anti-cancer agents called Smac-mimetics.
May 6, 2020
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