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Genetic Basis Of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Pinpointed
Researchers have identified the titin gene as responsible for hereditary heart enlargement, the most common reason for heart transplants.
Mitochondrial DNA Sheds Light On Kangaroo Family Tree
Using DNA from extinct giant marsupials, scientists have shown that the banded hare-wallaby is closer to kangaroos than was previously thought.
Monash & Janssen To Develop New Autoimmune Meds
The academia-industry alliance between Monash and Janssen will investigate new treatments for autoimmune diseases.
New Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility Loci Identified
A study of almost 70,000 women has identified six new genes linked to ovarian cancer.
The Devil Is In The Detail
Researchers have found that the ability to match the background environment could play a role in the persistence of different color variants in fish.
Clark Wins Russ Prize For Cochlear Implants
Professor Graeme Clark AC has been awarded the Russ Prize for his role in the development of a medical device that has improved the lives of the hearing impaired: the cochlear implant.
Snail Venom: A Sting In The Tail Of Cancer & Addiction
Cone snail toxins which selectively activate a specific nicotinic acetylcholine receptor could potentially treat lung cancer and nicotine addiction.
A Quantum Leap For Hard Drives
The ability to store information for as long as six hours could change the approach to developing quantum communication systems.
“Selfish” Gut Bacteria Steal From Yeast
Feeding the beneficial gut bacteria Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron could help alleviate inflammatory bowel disease.
