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Scientists at La Trobe University have discovered a new antibody-like molecule which could be used in therapy to prevent infection from multiple malaria parasite species. The research, recently published in Nature Communications, found that when the molecule WD34 binds with a protein produced by malaria parasites, it inhibits their ability to infect cells at different … Continued
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SEPTEMBER 1 2024: Cabometyx® (Cabozantinib), a once-daily oral medication, is now available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for eligible patients with Stage IV non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Previously, patients living with Stage IV non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma had no PBS-reimbursed treatment option.2 Cabometyx® is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that … Continued
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Key points NeuRA is now recruiting for TITAN, the world’s largest clinical trial to date into potential treatments phantom limb pain. Phantom limb pain is a condition that baffles scientists and affects up to 80% of people who have undergone limb amputation. The trial will investigate the effectiveness of two drug-free treatments that aim to provide … Continued
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From ants encircling their prey to the microscopic details of a moth’s antenna, a new photography competition and exhibition is giving the public a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of academic research. Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new initiative Photo Synthesis: CDU’s Research through the Lens showcases the visual side of the incredible research conducted at the … Continued
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Timor-Leste is taking steps to achieve greater food security for its people with a research partnership with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers to increase on-farm labour productivity. The project will help to guide development initiatives to improve the low agricultural productivity in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste’s staples are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. According to Development … Continued
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A former journalist and now leading communications academic will share how early career scholars can use their research findings to create lasting, real-world change at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) 2024 Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Purposeful Research – Making a Change in Real Life’, giving HDR and honours … Continued
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The Eastern Health Institute currently has more than 1,150 ongoing research projects underway, discovering ways to enhance and shape the future of health. Through the Institute, Eastern Health maintains productive research and educational links with its three main partners: Monash, Deakin, and La Trobe Universities; this last year alone, the Institute authored 543 research papers. The … Continued
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New research from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) suggests that high blood pressure treatment should be part of Alzheimer’s disease prevention strategies. Hypertension is the most common risk factor for dementia, affecting an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide, including over half of all people over the age of 65. Antihypertensive medication is known … Continued
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A groundbreaking new study into the patterns of terrorist language could help authorities create algorithms to detect and flag extremist content online. The study by Charles Darwin University (CDU) Linguistics Lecturer and Forensic Linguistics expert Dr Awni Etaywe focused on public statements made by former Boko Haram leader Abubaker Shekau and former ISIS leader Abubaker … Continued
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The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has welcomed the launch of the new National Science Statement and revitalised National Science and Research Priorities by Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP and Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM. The revitalised National Science and Research Priorities will guide Australian science and … Continued
