News: research
Why don’t larger dogs live as long as smaller breeds?
Scientists have for the first time explained why larger dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs - selective breeding for size has made large breeds more susceptible to cancer.
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Traumatic brain injuries under the microscope
People who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussion, may soon know if they are likely to develop Parkinson’s disease or a long-term memory impairment, thanks to a ground-breaking ³ÉÈË´óƬ study.
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World-first NOLO wine research facility
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ will be home to the world’s first trial-scale research facility for no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine.
World-first childhood diabetes study extended
JDRF Australia and funding partner The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (Helmsley) have announced a combined additional $12 million towards the continuation of the Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) study.
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National award recognises leading research into pregnancy complications
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led research project that could improve pregnancy outcomes for thousands of women has won a prestigious national award.
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Study reveals how to reduce frailty in nursing home residents
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ led study has defied a common misconception that nursing home residents experience a deterioration in their level of frailty and functional status.
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ENZAMET shows promise as prostate cancer treatment
A new drug combination for men with advanced prostate cancer has shown sustained increase in survival rates.
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Australian shallow reefs in decline
Marine life being out of sight, does not mean it is out of trouble.
Crucial medical research gets green light
Research into treatments for blood cancer, a sterilisation approach to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria and using gene therapy to potentially cure childhood dementia are among six ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led projects awarded more than $6.3 million from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
CASR continues world-leading road safety research
Cost effective road improvement, Aboriginal road safety, improving road user behaviour, driver fatigue and benefitting from emerging technologies will be the priorities for the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) over the next three years.
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