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US DoD funds Australian research on Parkinson's disease treatments

Researchers based at Australia’s Translational Research Institute (TRI) have received major funding from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatments by targeting the gut microbiome.

3 Jun 2024

New report highlights the urgent need for increased investment in MS research

A new report has revealed the prolonged time to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) and highlighted the urgent need for increased investment in MS research and enhanced awareness of the disease.

3 Jun 2024

Super-resolution microscopy offers high-resolution view of virus replication inside cells

A new, nano-scale look at how the SARS-CoV-2 virus replicates in cells may offer greater precision in drug development, a Stanford University team reports in Nature Communications.

31 May 2024

Eye-tracking technology offers earlier, more accurate autism diagnosis

Nearly 3% of all children in the United States are diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

31 May 2024

Study may facilitate the development of new personalized treatments for schizophrenia An International Study Publi...

An international study led by the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, in collaboration with researchers from the Neuropsychopharmacology Group at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and researchers from the CIBER of Mental Health (CIBERSAM), and published in Nature Communications, may facilitate the creation of new personalized treatments for people diagnosed with schizophrenia.

30 May 2024

UQ receives $5 million from Medical Research Future Fund to improve treatment for post-stroke aphasia

The Queensland Aphasia Research Centre at The University of Queensland has been awarded almost $5 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to improve treatment for the growing number of Australians living with post-stroke aphasia.

30 May 2024

Engineered immunogens show promise in inducing HIV broadly neutralizing antibodies

Using a combination of cutting-edge immunologic technologies, researchers have successfully stimulated animals' immune systems to induce rare precursor B cells of a class of HIV broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs).

30 May 2024

Existing drug alleviates symptoms of a rare genetic syndrome

A drug approved to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers successfully alleviated symptoms of a rare genetic syndrome called autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1).

30 May 2024

Delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis underscores need for urgent research and awareness boost, report find

A new report from MS Australia reveals that the average time to diagnose multiple sclerosis is nearly four years, highlighting the urgent need for increased research investment and enhanced awareness.

29 May 2024

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found.

28 May 2024

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

In this interview, NewsMedical talks to Amanda Jones at Revvity about the strategies and solutions available to revolutionize the landscape of R&D in clinical research.

From Revvity 28 May 2024

Researchers produce advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brain

A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders.

24 May 2024

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass?

Prenatal DHA supplementation increases infant total and central fat mass at 24 months, independent of gestational weight gain and offspring sex. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects.

22 May 2024

Labor epidurals linked to lower risk of severe maternal morbidity

Having an epidural during labor is associated with a marked reduction in serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

22 May 2024

Extreme heat and cold linked to increased risk of stroke mortality

Extreme heat and extreme cold are both associated with increased risks of death from ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

22 May 2024

Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility

New research led by King's College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

22 May 2024