Marie-Liesse Asselin-Labat Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Most women in Australia who have breast cancer recover. But many then relapse years later. Marie-Liesse Asselin-Labat wants to know why. If she can solve this mystery, h…
A compound produced by a pregnant lizard may provide important information on the origins and treatment of cancer in humans, according to zoologist Bridget Murphy from the University of Sydney, who discovered the protein, which is pivotal to the development of the lizard placenta.
A shoulder-joint implant, with the ball and socket on the opposite bones from nature, can significantly improve the quality of life of patients with severe arthritis and tendon tears, says medical engineer David Ackland from the University of Melbourne.
In a search for a more effective replacement joint, David and his colleagues looked at the counterintuitive […]
Most people recover from whiplash injuries within the first few months. However some people have long term pain – lasting months or years. Until now there has been no way of diagnosing these more severe cases.
New Brisbane research suggests that fat deposits in the neck muscles are the key.
“We’ve found that people with long term […]
A team of Victorian researchers have discovered how to track if lung tumours respond during a course of treatment. Trials with five patients revealed that some tumours responded quickly to treatment while others continued to grow. A larger trial is now underway with twenty patients.
The new technique could transform lung cancer treatment.
“At present there is […]
Using this technology, Sherry and her colleagues observed a 70% reduction in tumour size in a cervical cancer mouse model.