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Researcher Awarded For The Magic Glasses Cartoon
A cartoon that has helped halve parasitic worm infection rates among rural Chinese children has earned a University of Queensland researcher a prestigious award.
Australian Native Fruit Kakadu Plum Rich In Vitamin C
Researchers hope to develop a wild Australian native fruit that has ten times more vitamin C than oranges into a cash crop for Aboriginal communities.
Nanopatterned Black Silicon Shows Antibacterial Power
Researchers have revealed the bacterial killing potential of black silicon, leading the way for the development of a new generation of nanostructured antibacterial materials.
Tracking System May Improve Prostate Radiotherapy Treatment
Researchers and clinicians in Australia are leading a clinical trial to test a GPS-like device that tracks the position of the prostate as it moves during radiotherapy.
How Golden Staph Breaks Down Our Immune Defenses
A new study shows how golden staph identifies key immune cells and 'nukes' our body's immune response when it enters our skin.
Tiny Lasers Lead To Faster, Lighter Electronics
Researchers have successfully made the first room temperature lasers from gallium arsenide nanowires.
Community-Based Program Decreased Sodium Intake In Rural China
People in rural northern China reduced their salt intake after participating in a community-based sodium reduction program.
Caspase-2 May Be Important In Suppressing Lymphoma
Researchers have found that a specific gene plays an important role in suppressing lymphoma, a type of blood cell cancer.
Study Reveals Two Types Of Langerhans Cells
Scientists have revealed that Langerhans cells consist of two cell types, a finding that may be important in the design of drugs against infections and cancer.
