Updated COVID-19 vaccines protect adults with autoimmune rheumatic conditions
In an Arthritis & Rheumatology analysis of data on 60,980 US adults with autoimmune rheumatic conditions who developed…
New project explores financial impact of chronic kidney disease
A new research project launched by Kidney Wales and Aston University will explore how living with chronic kidney…
New integrated framework advances precision surgery for liver cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the sixth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Despite…
Why aged care must back research if we want Australians to live better for longer
We should aspire to a future when getting older doesn’t automatically mean losing independence. Australia is getting older,…
Inside the Dodo’s skull, scientists found a bird unlike any living pigeon
CT scans and digital endocasts of rare dodo skulls suggest the extinct bird had a brain broadly comparable…
Working shifts may change more than your sleep schedule
National survey data reveal distinct food choices and sleep patterns among Japanese shift workers, with notable differences emerging…
Ultrasonic vocalizations in rats linked to pleasurable food consumption
Understanding how the brain processes rewarding experiences could help researchers better understand behaviors such as overeating, as well…
Black hole ‘hair’ could reveal hidden matter after two black holes collide
A new theoretical framework suggests that “hair” around black holes, representing surrounding matter or departures from the simplest…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…
The vaginal microbiome may be an overlooked reservoir of antibiotic resistance
Researchers mapped nearly 2,000 vaginal metagenomes to investigate how microbial community states, resistance genes, and pregnancy outcomes intersect…
Brittany Higgins helps launch landmark counselling notes survey
Brittany Higgins has helped launch a landmark survey to examine how sexual assault victim-survivors feel about their confidential…
Bariatric surgery restores menstrual cycles and reduces polycystic ovaries in obese women
Metabolic bariatric surgery improves menstrual cycle frequency and symptoms of polycystic ovaries in women living with obesity, a…