Role of dementia proteins in normal memory
New research has revealed how the tau protein, a critical element in the formation of Alzheimer’s disease, is also involved in normal learning processes in the […]
Critical oncology trial data remains hidden
Despite a commitment from the pharmaceutical industry in 2014 to improve data transparency, more than half of the clinical trials that led to the United States […]
Contrasting rates of survival for GI cancers in NT
Survival rates for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer among Northern Territorians have improved in the past 30 years but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the […]
Revealing one of the driving forces of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understanding of how the […]
The untapped workforce potential of refugee women
To mark Refugee Week (19-25 June), a new report highlights the need for a national refugee employment strategy that will better allow women from a refugee […]
Eyes a haven for Ebola and other viruses
A specific cell within our retina, the light-sensitive part of our eyes responsible for sending visual information to our brain, appears to be particularly good at […]
Link between irregular sleep and hypertension risk
A study of more than two million nights of sleep and blood pressure data found that irregularities in sleep timing and duration were associated with an increased risk […]
Importance of patient voices in cancer treatment
A breast cancer patient’s perspective on their physical well-being can provide a better indication of their response to cancer treatment than clinician-based tools, a new study […]
Toxoplasmosis eye disease common in Australia
One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis. With the condition putting people at risk of […]