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An international research team led by RMIT University have created tiny particles, known as nanodots, made from a metallic compound that can kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells largely unharmed. While this work is still at the cell-culture stage – it hasn’t been tested in animals or people – it points to a new … Continued
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Few actions in nature inspire more fear or fascination than a snake bite. Now, new research led by Monash University has revealed exactly how venomous snakes strike, using high-speed 3D cameras to capture the deadly precision of vipers, cobras, and rear-fanged snakes in unprecedented detail. Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the study is the … Continued
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Key points Hydrogen gas is produced in the gut, with some expelled as flatulence Researchers have shed new light on how gut microbes make and use hydrogen This will help in understanding and maintaining overall gut health Farts are causing a stink in the research world, but in a positive way. Melbourne scientists have revealed … Continued
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After two years, the historic reintroduction program celebrates the discovery of multiple platypus juveniles born in Royal National Park. Scientists from UNSW Sydney have confirmed two successful breeding seasons in Royal National Park, with recent surveys discovering multiple juvenile platypuses born since the pioneering reintroduction of 10 founding animals in May 2023 and three … Continued
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Key Facts: This landmark trial is the largest-to-date and was only made possible because of the seminal work of Australian scientists from the University of Sydney. Participants who continued treatment in Stage 3 improved in functional mobility by +14% compared with a 5% decline in those who discontinued. Parkinson’s severity scores saw a 20% improvement for … Continued
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GPs are calling on the Northern Territory Government to follow other parts of the country and commit to rolling out needle-free influeza vaccinations for young children next year. It comes following Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia announcing free childhood intranasal vaccinations ahead of the 2026 flu season next year. Earlier this week, the Royal Australian College … Continued
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EBR Systems, Inc. (ASX: EBR) (“EBR Systems”, “the Company”), developer of the world’s only left ventricular wireless cardiac pacing device for heart failure, is pleased to report the recent publication of two studies reporting on new, unapproved, clinical applications of the WiSE® System in patients suffering from heart failure. Application 1: WiSE® used to deliver … Continued
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Scientists in Australia have developed new ultra-thin filters that can separate valuable chemicals from liquid mixtures fast and efficiently to make medicines, dyes and other products, which could help industries cut waste, save energy and lower costs. Led by RMIT University’s PhD scholar Yuxi Ma and senior researcher Professor Weiwei Lei, the team created hybrid … Continued
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As heatwave season hits, GPs and the Queensland Health Department have joined forced to help doctors, practice teams and patients stay safe during the hottest months. It comes following reports this morning that today was expected to be Queensland’s hottest day of the week. Tuesday was officially Queensland’s hottest October day since records began, with … Continued
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October 2025 – Taiwan’s “2025 Go Healthy with Taiwan” campaign has selected 21 semi-finalists from 638 proposals across 55 countries, showcasing the campaign’s global momentum and Taiwan’s growing leadership in health technology. Including Australian medical solutions business, Loop Healthcare from NSW’s Northern Rivers region, the selected innovators range from AI-driven fitness platforms to smart medical drones … Continued
