Bionic eyes are being brought into sharper focus thanks to a PhD student at The University of Melbourne. Kerry Halupka, … More
Category: Medical research
Robotic arm to help stroke patients regain movement
A robotic arm is the key to a radical new stroke treatment, helping patients regain upper body movement. Associate Professors … More
Using stars to overpower superbugs
A star-shaped polymer is being harnessed by a University of Melbourne team to kill superbugs. Professor Greg Qiao and his … More
Understanding cancer-causing mutations found in lymphoma
Since scientists first sequenced a cancer genome a decade ago, hundreds of cancer genomes have been sequenced, each one revealing … More
New robotic system to fast-track drug development
A new robotic system at The John Curtin School of Medical Research will fast-track the development of new drugs to … More
How your brain gets the message
Nearly three decades ago there was a revolution in treatment for depression, as scientists began to manipulate serotonin levels in … More
Making sense of our senses
Imagine you’re driving a car. There are myriad sensations, from the noise of sirens, to vibrations from driving over a … More
Genes and healthy gut flora reduce colon cancer
A growing number of people believe that the flora in your gut influences your health, even to the extent of … More
Cancer drug has a surprise effect on diabetes
A random conversation in the corridor between scientists from different research groups was the start of a creative partnership that … More
New understanding about DNA repair rewrites the textbooks
New knowledge about how DNA is repaired is rewriting textbooks and could improve our understanding of how to treat aging-related … More