New research uncovers previously unknown mechanism behind why some, but not all, Zika virus infections during pregnancy lead to fetal brain abnormalities. Some, but not all, Zika virus infections...
Study finds high concentrations of glucose cause genetic mutation in pancreatic cells, which can eventually lead to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancer diseases. One...
Seniors who ate more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms a week were half as likely to have mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the stage between the cognitive decline of...
The mechanism of rice submergence tolerance. Rice is a semi-aquatic plant, however the seedlings will die if they are submerged completely under water and oxygen is depleted. Researchers from...
Bats’ ability to host deadly viruses without getting sick could help shed light on inflammation and ageing in humans. Bats live very long and host numerous viruses, such as the Ebola virus, Nipah...
Identifying the key substance that makes rapeseed protein taste bitter. Rapeseed does not just contain oil but high-quality protein, too. However, protein extracts from rapeseed have an intense,...
Three to four times more effectiveness compared to conventional influenza vaccines. For almost a decade, the search for an ideal influenza vaccine has been one of the most important research aims in...
Unprecedented use of niclosamide, an FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug, to kill p53-defective cancer cells. Clinicians and scientists from Singapore have discovered the unprecedented use of an...
When these tiny pieces of plastics are ingested by marine organisms, they may accumulate and be transferred up the food chain. There are currently more than 150 million tons of plastics in the ocean....
New research shows that a high-quality diet defined by low intake of animal foods such as red meat, and high intake of plant foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and reduced intake of...
Lack of sleep linked to poor and dangerous behavior; continuous and split sleep schedules affect cognition and glucose levels differently. Many adolescent students sleep less than the recommended...
Study in rats infected with deadly bacteria found new antibiotic improved survival rates. A new antibiotic developed by a Flinders University researcher is being heralded as a breakthrough in the war...
