Researchers have discovered a method to detect Parkinson’s disease up to 30 years before symptoms appear, using a biomarker and PET scans. This breakthrough involves…
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Scientists have developed a promising treatment for sepsis, with clinical trials showing effective results using sodium ascorbate, a vitamin C formulation. The treatment, which has…
New research has identified a brain chemical that influences how men and women perceive the bitterness of alcohol. This discovery, focusing on the neuropeptide CART,…
The new inks use nanotechnology to control the temperature in everyday environments. Credit: Dr. Mohammad Taha, University of Melbourne Phase change inks using nanotechnology have…
The East Smithfield plague pits, which were used for mass burials in 1348 and 1349. Credit: Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) The researchers analyzed over…
Ayahuasca is a plant-based psychedelic substance traditionally used in indigenous Amazonian shamanic practices. It is typically brewed into a tea and consumed during a ceremonial…
The gravitational lenses might also let us “see” the invisible dark matter that makes up most of the Universe. The dozens of newly identified gravitational…
After 18 months of treatment, 74% of patients who received the combination medication attained remission, compared to 4% of those who received a placebo. Immune…
Researchers have determined the structure of the unique ‘gateway’ that pneumococcus uses to steal manganese from the body. Credit: University of Melbourne Australian researchers have…
A section of Drosphilia brain tissue observed under microscope before and after exposure to spinosad. The extensive white vacuoles are regions in the brain where…
The new software has the potential to revolutionize the design of open-pit mines. Credit: University of Melbourne Using an algorithm based on the physical properties…
University of Melbourne-led research has shown the flavonoid pinocembrin, derived from Australian eucalyptus trees, has strong anti-inflammatory properties and could be safe and effective at…
Illustration of the single atom technique. (Cropped – click image for full view.) Credit: David Jamieson, University of Melbourne Atom by atomAn atom is the…
New findings shed more light on the mitochondria and challenge current exercise recommendations. New research has uncovered how mitochondria – the energy powerhouse of our…
Findings may lead to new treatments that can be used from an early stage of disease, well before any loss of vision. New research could…
A graphical representation of the internal structure of Tasmanian tiger joeys. Credit: TIGGR Lab The University of Melbourne is establishing a world-class research lab for…
How do you see the world? What is it about a creative work such as a painting or piece of music that elicits our awe…
Illustration showing gamma-rays from a neutron star. Credit: NASA Using Neutron Stars To Detect Dark Matter The search for dark matter may need a detector…
By the end of the century, extreme sea levels along coastlines across the world will become 100 times more frequent. Global warming will cause extreme…
Artist’s impression of a gamma-ray burst. Credit: Carl Knox, OzGrav-Swinburne Short gamma-ray bursts are extremely bright bursts of high-energy light that last for a couple…