Spleen function discovery could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases
Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have discovered a new gene that plays an important role in the way the spleen functions, potentially leading to new treatments for infectious diseases.
University set to be test ground for Australia’s first lunar rover
The University of Adelaide will be a key partner in a project to build Australia’s first lunar rover. The University’s Exterres Facilities will be used as the testing ground that will expose ‘Roo-ver’ to a simulation of the harsh environment of space.
Interdisciplinary team wins health grant
Researchers from across AUT have received a $1,364,660 grant from the Health Research Council (HRC) to collaborate with Ngā Maia Māori Midwives Aotearoa, Pasifika Midwives Aotearoa...
Lighting the way to quantum computing
With the ability to solve complex problems at lightning-fast speeds, quantum computers have the potential to revolutionise fields ranging from weather forecasting to drug discovery.
Animal-based protein recommended for people being treated for cancer
If you’re being treated for cancer, don’t leave meat, fish and dairy off your plate, University of Alberta experts advise.
Maps will show how climate change may reshape world population by 2100
Experts are developing maps which can be used to predict the impact of climate change on the distribution of earth’s population by the end of the century.
Researchers get creative to support healthy ageing minds
Researchers will investigate how the creative arts can support healthy brains and heathy minds as we age.
Cambridge initiative to address risks of future engineered pandemics
Covid-19 showed us how vulnerable the world is to pandemics – but what if the next pandemic were somehow engineered? How would the world respond – and could we stop it happening in the first place?
Thoughts of harming baby a normal but unpleasant part of postpartum experience
Many new mothers experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts about intentionally harming their babies, but those thoughts don’t appear to increase the likelihood that they will actually harm their newborn, according to a new UBC study.
University of Southampton named among UK’s best for spinouts
Southampton’s role in driving innovation in the UK has been underlined in a new report which named the University as one of the best for spinout companies.
