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Growth Hormone Receptor Mechanism Unveiled
Scientists now have a mechanistic understanding of how the binding of growth hormone to its receptor causes downstream signaling.
AUD$1m Boost For UQ Plastics Technology
University of Queensland spin-off TenasiTech receives AUD$1 million to develop their plastic and rubber additive products.
How Fear Modifies Genes
Scientists have found a genetic modification associated with the control of the fear response.
University Of Queensland Spinoff Attracts US$45 Million
Spinifex Pharmaceuticals will use the investment to run clinical trials for EMA401, an oral treatment for pain that has been shown not to have central nervous system side effects.
Using Genetics To Determine Mosquito Age
Scientists are now able to determine the age of mosquitoes with transcriptional profiling, and have shown that disease transmission is by mosquitoes older than twelve days.
Pain Relief From Snail Venom
A new form of pain relief derived from snail venom is 100 times more potent than existing drugs and avoids addiction, scientists say.
Molecular Methods To Track Super-Resistant Gonorrhea
Scientists say that their new molecular approach will enhance the ability to track and contain the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhea.
Diabetic Women Face Higher Risk Of Stroke Than Men
A meta-analysis of papers published on diabetes shows that diabetic women are more susceptible to stroke than diabetic men, possibly because of obesity.
Study Shows HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
By linking Queensland records of HPV vaccinations with the pap smear register, scientists have been able to show that vaccinations have been effective in protecting against cervical cancer.
