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‘Dark-Horse’ Molecule Is A Potential Anti-Cancer Target
Australian researchers have identified a molecule called interleukin-11 as a potential new target for anti-cancer therapies.
23 New Molecules Discovered In Red Wine
Scientists have discovered 23 new molecules in red wine that may contribute to the health benefits of drinking red wine.
Emotional Stress May Trigger Heart Attack, Study
Heart attack survivors who live alone and people exposed to extreme stress are at greater risk of heart attack, according to a new study.
Genetic Causes Of Schizophrenia And Depression Overlap, Study
People susceptible to psychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia have underlying genetic similarities, a study has found.
Scientists Use 3D Printing To ‘Grow’ New Cartilage
Scientists in Australia have used 3-dimensional (3D) printing technology to grow new cartilage from stem cells.
Genetic Research Shows Single Approach To Obesity Won’t Work
Researchers hope for a simple, single solution to stem the obesity epidemic, but this may be an implausible, if not impossible, goal, writes Arthur Jenkins and Lesley Campbell.
OPINION: Ten Reasons Why Australia Urgently Needs A Space Agency
Andrew Dempster, Director at the Australian Center for Space Engineering Research at UNSW, explains why Australia needs a space agency.
First Muslim Woman In Aus Parliament Honored With Engineering Award
Dr Mehreen Faruqi, the Greens member for NSW Legislative Council, was honored by the UNSW School of Chemical Engineering at its annual Women in Engineering Awards.
Tamoxifen May Lower Breast Cancer Risk In BRCA Mutation Carriers
Researchers have shown that tamoxifen, a common breast cancer therapy, may reduce breast cancer risk in women who inherited BRCA mutations.
