Research reveals ants inflict pain with neurotoxins
University of Queensland researchers have shown for the first time that some of the world’s most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom.
Evening activity breaks from screen time better for health
Breaking up long periods of sitting in the evening can result in lower blood sugar and insulin levels in healthy adults, a new University of Otago study has found.
UNSW academics awarded more than $14m for health and medical research
Five projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.
Lab-grown ‘mini-bile ducts’ used to repair human livers in regenerative medicine first
Scientists have used a technique to grow bile duct organoids – often referred to as ‘mini-organs’ – in the lab and shown that these can be used to repair damaged human livers.
Deep-sea eyes evolved to focus on the prize
The remarkable diverse eyes of a group of deep-sea crustaceans evolved in response to specific evolutionary drivers, according to research from The University of Western Australia.
Research funding for ovarian cancer treatment
A Senior Research Fellow and team from the University of Adelaide have received funding from the Cancer Council SA to investigate a potential new treatment for ovarian cancer.
University of Auckland in international top 50 in 12 subjects
Waipapa Taumata Rau the University of Auckland celebrates everyone involved in the most recent QS Subject Rankings, which sees 12 subjects in the Top 50 in the world. This compares with 10 last year.
Innovative research project to tackle alcohol-related hospital admissions
An innovative research project will focus on the understanding the challenges of caring for people with alcohol dependence admitted to acute hospitals.
$6.5 million grant to help improve care for Crohn’s disease patients
Patients with Crohn’s disease may require difficult surgeries in their lifetimes that typically involve the removal of diseased bowel.
Lecture by Julia Gillard explores childhood education and care
In this year’s Julia Gillard Public Lecture, the former Prime Minister will explore the importance of delivering quality childhood development support in South Australia.
