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US space capsule makes Australian desert homecoming

US space capsule makes Australian desert homecoming

A capsule carrying invaluable data for US space research has made a successful homecoming in the Australian desert.

Third of peanut allergies in baby study misdiagnosed

Third of peanut allergies in baby study misdiagnosed

Third of peanut allergies in baby study misdiagnosed

Third of peanut allergies in baby study misdiagnosed

Families of children with peanut allergies could be shaping their lives around a misdiagnosis, with a third of babies in one study proving not to be allergic.

Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Seventeen members of former rugby star Joe Roff's family have a gene that makes them much more susceptible to developing cancer, prompting his urgent warning.

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Medical trial aims to beat 'widow maker' heart attacks

Medical trial aims to beat 'widow maker' heart attacks

While heart attack risks like high blood pressure and cholesterol are important to address, researchers are developing a test for other silent factors.

Cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death, recurrence risk

Cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death, recurrence risk

An experimental mRNA vaccine, when combined with a top selling immunotherapy, is yielding exciting trial results but the drugmakers' shares retreated.

Aussie scientists drive cancer vaccine discovery

Aussie scientists drive cancer vaccine discovery

A trial spearheaded by a leading Australian researcher has shown the effectiveness of a new kind of personalised cancer treatment in the form of a vaccine.

Synthetic bee silk set to take sting out of wounds

Synthetic bee silk set to take sting out of wounds

Synthetic dressings based on honeybee silk could be programmed to detect and combat infections in wounds and improve the healing process, researchers hope.

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'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

Rates of a degenerative brain disease are increasing but a first-of-its kind Australian facility is leading the way to find a cure for motor neurone disease.

Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had'

Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had'

Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had'

Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had'

Australians caring for loved ones with dementia are paying a steep price, with a national survey exposing how the disease impacts both patients and carers.

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

Kids with chronic pain conditions are struggling to have their symptoms taken seriously, a study has found, despite impacting most aspects of their lives.

Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb

Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb

Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb

Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb

A national campaign is seeking to destigmatise and raise awareness of a physical and neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.

Elevated rates of MND found in regional Australia

Elevated rates of MND found in regional Australia

Elevated rates of MND found in regional Australia

Elevated rates of MND found in regional Australia

Motor neuron disease is impacting people in some parts of western NSW at rates of up to seven times higher than the global average.

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Experts hope a fresh development in the battle against motor neurone disease will become a national priority, as a state helps researchers develop better care.

Scientist's brainstorm transforms dementia-risk testing

Scientist's brainstorm transforms dementia-risk testing

Scientist's brainstorm transforms dementia-risk testing

Scientist's brainstorm transforms dementia-risk testing

A pivotal moment in a dementia clinic waiting room has led researchers to create a quick, simple test that reveals a person's risk of developing the disease.

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Irritable bowel study seeks clues on why women targeted

Women are twice as likely to suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and often endure worse symptoms than men, but treatments are not tailored to their needs.

Heart disease injection edges industry closer to cure

Australian researchers believe they are on the cusp on a world-leading breakthrough that could reverse genetic heart disease.

'Enormous' mental health toll for women with endo

More than half of Australian women with endometriosis are experiencing a mental health problem, with new research revealing the hidden toll of the condition.

Nation-first fully-integrated bionic arm to hit shelves

A university startup has developed Australia's first fully-integrated bionic arm, giving hope to users who have given up on heavy, painful prosthetics.

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Aust cancer researcher nears personalised immunotherapy

Ines Pires da Silva didn't sit on her laurels after winning a major science prize - she is ever closer to personalising immunotherapy for cancer patients.

New test provides hope for menopause 'tunnel of chaos'

Researchers hope to develop a diagnostic test to detect whether women are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease by looking at menopausal transition.

Alzheimer's blood test to radically change diagnosis

A game-changing new blood test for Alzheimer's disease will soon be rolled out in Australia, but there's a good reason why it won't yet be for everyone.

Ex-Socceroos captain receives devastating CTE diagnosis

Paul Wade says it's scary knowing his memory is going and he is experiencing mood swings due to the repeated head knocks he copped during his soccer career.

Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health

Sleeping in has its advantages but research suggests night owls might suffer poorer metabolic health as a result of when, not what, they eat.

Patches could replace needles in vaccines of the future

Australian researchers are part of a new study into tiny, dissolvable micro-needle patches that may one day be an alternative to traditional vaccine injections.

'Pure elation': Aussie IVF innovation sparks baby joy

Australian scientists have achieved the first pregnancies using a trail-blazing 3D-printed IVF device smaller than the width of a human hair.

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