Atherosclerosis is the underlying condition that causes heart attacks and strokes. Researchers at Radboudumc in the Netherlands have discovered a
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Promising role for whole genome sequencing in guiding blood cancer treatment
For certain blood cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), deciding whether patients need an aggressive
Continue reading »Prostate cancer regulator plays role in COVID-19, providing a promising treatment lead
By taking a lesson from prostate cancer, researchers now have a promising lead on a treatment for COVID-19. Two proteins,
Continue reading »Study reveals role of sleep deprivation in unwanted thoughts
Lack of sleep significantly impairs our ability to stop unwanted and unpleasant thoughts from entering our mind, a new study
Continue reading »New study may reveal link to lipids playing a key role in Parkinson’s disease
In a novel research study conducted by a team from the Neuroregeneration Institute at McLean Hospital, investigators believe they have
Continue reading »New study suggests crucial role for lymphocytes in asymptomatic COVID-19 infection
COVID-19 remains stubbornly inconsistent. More than a million people have died and 35 million have been diagnosed, but a large
Continue reading »Researchers find new role for dopamine in gene transcription and cell proliferation
The dopamine D2 receptor has a previously unobserved role in modulating Wnt expression and control of cell proliferation, according to
Continue reading »New frontier highlights role of smartphones in addressing Australia’s mental health crisis
With smartphones and smart devices now ubiquitous in most Australian homes, a review by the Black Dog Institute has identified
Continue reading »Microbes may play a role in heart attack onset
Microorganisms in the body may contribute to destabilisation of coronary plaques and subsequent heart attack, according to late breaking research
Continue reading »Greater emphasis is needed on joint role of condoms and vaccines to prevent HPV
Public health efforts must emphasize condom use and vaccination together to reduce human papillomavirus (HPV) cases among young sexually active
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