WEHI researchers in Melbourne have answered a 100-year-old question in diabetes research: can a molecule different to insulin have the same effect? The findings provide…
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Research reveals the assembly dynamics of nucleocapsid protein condensates can be regulated by small molecules with therapeutic potential
In a recent study posted to bioRxiv*, researchers developed a screening platform and identified molecules with anti-coronavirus (anti-CoV) activity. Study: A screen for modulation of…
Make the best of your beard – whether its a Brian Blessed or a peach fuzz
We’re all different, some men can grow a bushy beard worthy of actor Brian Blessed within a few days, while others can go a full…
Knowledge and attitudes to mpox among GBMSM in Australia
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers presented the results of a cross-sectional survey done in Australia between August and September 2022.…
Expert dietitian shares her top tips to improve energy levels
Dr Ellie on why people should be taking Vitamin D supplements We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to…
Psychic medium with phobia of haircuts says people treat her fear as a 'joke'
There are a whole bunch of different fears and phobias out there, but some are more unusual than others. Tracy May, a dermatology assistant, has…
EU warns antibody drugs poor against new COVID strains
The EU’s drug watchdog warned on Friday that antibody treatments for COVID are ineffective against the newest and increasingly dominant strains of the disease. Numerous…
Breast cancer: An aggressive variant triggers a hunt for cures
Triple negative breast cancer is a hard-to-treat form that accounts for 15% of all cases, with recovery hopes emerging from chemotherapy drugs that stimulate the…
Lots of ‘breakthroughs’, still no cure. Do the new dementia drugs bring us any closer?
We often hear about “dementia breakthroughs” in the news—new genes being discovered, new blood tests being developed, new drugs being tested. However, there remains no…
Describing the genes associated with the sixth sense
To perform coordinated movements, we rely on special sensory neurons in our muscles and joints. Without them, the brain wouldn’t know what the rest of…