Baby food allergies linked to asthma
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a world first study. The...
Australasia
The Australasia category highlights health, policy and social issues from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. It includes analysis of health system developments, research breakthroughs, public health priorities and lived experience from local settings, offering a regional lens on topics that matter to communities and practitioners in Australasia.
Cheese’s next wave
Cheese's next wave: researchers explore potential of marine rennet substitute: Ben Knight of the UNSW Sydney explains more here: For many, cheese isn’t merely a...
Mosaicism mutation identified in Australian cancer patient
World-first case of gene variant identified in Australian cancer patient: Researchers have identified the first ever case of a mutation known as ‘mosaicism’ in one...
The impact of air pollution on insect health
The impact of air pollution on insect health: Air pollution particles may be a cause of dramatic drop in global insect numbers. New research shows...
Dissecting Autism terminology
Dissecting Autism terminology: Autism is confounding. The meaning of the term has gone through so many permutations in the last decade it is hard to...
Major clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice
A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need...
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s: Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a...
Revolutionary bionic limb technology
Life-changing bionic limb technology is now being developed in Australia, with internationally renowned prosthesis expert Professor Max Ortiz Catalan joining the Bionics Institute in Melbourne....
Spider venom for MND research receives funding
Spider venom for MND research receives funding: Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of Queensland projects which have received...
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological...
