Australia reveals interplay between poor sleep quality and physical activity

Sydney researchers have found highest risks of death and ill health among those with poorest sleep and least exercise. ...

June 30, 2021 | Wednesday | News
Gut microbe secreted molecule linked to formation of new nerve cells in adult brain

The billions of microbes living in your gut could play a key role in supporting the formation of new nerve cells in the ...

June 29, 2021 | Tuesday | News
Australia injects $12.9 M in seven new research projects to improve health outcomes

The Morrison Government is investing $12.9 million in seven new research projects around Australia to use data to improv...

June 29, 2021 | Tuesday | News
Avance Clinical strengthens APAC biotech clinical trial with versatile leadership

Avance Clinical, the leading Australian CRO for international biotechs announced the appointment of Andy Hu as Business ...

June 28, 2021 | Monday | News
International experts join Microba Life Sciences inaugural IBD Advisory Panel

Precision microbiome science company, Microba Life Sciences, has appointed three respected key opinion leaders in Inflam...

June 28, 2021 | Monday | News
Australia develops quick test to detect jaundice in infants

A fast, cheap paper test that can detect jaundice in newborns is on the verge of bedside validation and commercialisatio...

June 28, 2021 | Monday | News
First Australian COVID-19 DNA vaccine trial starts

Australian researchers are commencing the first Phase 1 human trial of a COVID-19 gene-based DNA vaccine, delivered via ...

June 25, 2021 | Friday | News
Australia gives boost to rural health training

The Australian government will extend one of the nation’s premier rural health workforce initiatives, following an...

June 24, 2021 | Thursday | News
New antibiotic from Australia to combat bacterial superbugs enters clinical trials

In a critical step towards addressing an urgent unmet medical need due to infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bact...

June 23, 2021 | Wednesday | News
Vectura, Incannex to advance IHL-216A for treatment of traumatic brain injury

Vectura Group has signed an agreement with Australia-based Incannex Healthcare to provide pre-clinical development servi...

June 22, 2021 | Tuesday | News
Australia's Monash University receives $5M grant for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Australia's Monash University has received $5 million from the Victorian Government to manufacture the first Australian ...

June 22, 2021 | Tuesday | News
Australia boosts mental health services by additional $26M investment

One in four young Australians are affected by a mental illness every year. Many young people have also been substantiall...

June 21, 2021 | Monday | News
Australia prefers Pfizer vaccine over AstraZeneca for age 59 and under

The Australian Government has received updated advice from the expert vaccine body, the Australian Technical Advisory Gr...

June 18, 2021 | Friday | News
Australia-US team brings world-first durable total artificial heart

A consortium of universities, hospitals and industry, led by Monash University in Australia and US-based BiVACOR, have r...

June 17, 2021 | Thursday | News
Australia emphasizes on cancer prevention among women in vulnerable communities

The Australian Government will invest $5.9 million on cancer prevention among women in vulnerable communities across the...

June 16, 2021 | Wednesday | News
Australia invests $11.7 M in research to reduce harmful medication

The Australian government is investing $11.7 million in medical research for pharmacists to support patients with the sa...

June 15, 2021 | Tuesday | News
Australia develops tool to study virus evolution in test tube

The University of Queensland (UQ), QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Peter Doherty Institute for Infe...

June 14, 2021 | Monday | News
Australia explores susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 variants after getting COVID-19 vaccine

An Australian-led study will investigate whether it’s possible to predict who remains susceptible to SARS-CoV...

June 10, 2021 | Thursday | News