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CDU EXPERT: Poor policy making Australia lose grip on e-scooters

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8 SEPTEMBER, 2024 Who: Charles Darwin University sustainable transport solutions expert, PhD Candidate in Law, Ferdinand Balfoort. Ferdinand is completing his doctoral dissertation on the topic of distributive justice, sustainability and shared e-scooters, focusing on the benefits and burdens of sustainable transport technologies. Topics: Regulatory frameworks for sustainable transport solutions including micromobility (e-scooters and e-bikes) … Continued

First patients recruited as Snow Centre for Immune Health research clinics tackle immune disease head-on

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The first patients have been recruited into a landmark study at the newly launched Snow Centre Research Clinics, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the translation of discoveries in immune disease from the laboratory to the clinic. The clinics will enable patients to participate in cutting-edge research, while giving scientists access to clinical data and … Continued

More diverse families created through IVF

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Key Facts: Single women and same-sex couples are now a significant part of Australia’s IVF landscape, new research shows. Single women and female same-sex couples accounted for one in five IVF cycles in 2023, according to the latest report on IVF births across Australia and New Zealand.   “IVF is not just for treating infertility … Continued

Scientists suggest new reason melanoma cells become more deadly

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Key Facts: Cancer cells can become more aggressive when squeezed through narrow capillaries. The physical stress of being forced through tiny blood vessels can trigger changes that make the cells behave like cancer stem cells, which are more likely to seed new tumors.   This transformation helps explain why metastasis is so deadly. Once cancer cells acquire … Continued

MRM Health Raises €55 Million Series B to Advance Best-in-Class Microbiome-Based Biotherapeutic Product Pipeline

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Funding to support Phase 2b trial with MRM Health’s lead program MH002 in ulcerative colitis and advance two additional programs to IND approval Strategic partnership with Biocodex in biotherapeutics development and manufacturing adds significant non-dilutive funding in addition to the Series B financing Investment fuels expansion of proprietary CORAL® platform and pipeline GHENT, Belgium–BUSINESS WIRE– … Continued

From Play School to politics

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We keep making bad decisions about the beaches and oceans we love. We need to change how we think. Last night Dr Vanessa Pirotta won the Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science and on 17 September she’ll take her call for action to the National Press Club. Today, she’s calling for all Australians, from … Continued

Protein discovery gives new hope for longer COVID protection

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A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines for COVID-19.  Scientists from La Trobe University and Kumamoto University in Japan have discovered that the body’s immune system strongly reacts to an internal protein from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, which mutates less frequently than the surface-spike protein … Continued

BioEYES program using Zebrafish to teach genetics expands to regional Victoria

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BioEYES program using Zebrafish to teach genetics expands to regional Victoria A pioneering school science program using zebrafish to spark curiosity and critical thinking is expanding to regional and remote schools across Victoria, thanks to generous support from Melbourne Rotary Club and the Finkel Foundation. BioEYES, delivered by the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) and … Continued

World-leading virologist recognised for pioneering AI-based infectious disease detection technology

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Professor Edward Holmes named winner of the 2025 GSK Award for Research Excellence for his pioneering work in infectious disease detection. A global leader in virology and genomics, Professor Holmes played a pivotal role in the early response to SARS-CoV-2 (virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic) being the first to publicly share the virus’ genome sequence. … Continued