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Researchers have designed a single drug that delivers a lethal ‘one-two’ punch to blood cancer...
Cochlear compo outlined
Hundreds of families will be offered compensation for issues with Cochlear hearing implants in South Australia.
Dementia forecast extended
A new test could help predict who will get dementia in the next 14 years.
Y map completed
Researchers have unveiled a long-awaited map of the human Y chromosome, responsible for determining male characteristics.
Report predicts red future
Australia is facing four decades of budget deficits, according to the latest Intergenerational Report.
Medibank hit continues
Medibank anticipates a financial hit of $35 million in 2024 due to the fallout from a 2022 data breach.
Hookworms set on human disease
A world-first human trial has used live hookworms to combat diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.
Cells switched for new repairs
Engineering researchers say special cells involved in tissue repair can be “tuned” to take on different types of repair...
Low-dose risks revealed
New research shows an increased cancer risk from low-dose radiation exposure at work.
'Embryo' definition challenged
Ethicists are challenging the conventional definition of a human embryo.
Augmented walk to fight anxiety
An augmented reality walk through before surgery could make the process less stressful.
Cancer-fighting systems tuned
Melbourne researchers are harnessing the body’s own system of signalling proteins to combat ovarian cancer.
Health review shows strain
A capability review of the Department of Health and Aged Care says the healthcare system will face “enormous strains”...
Injections mimic exercise
In a study on mice, researchers have found injecting platelets can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.
Rapid DNA checks backed
Rapid genome sequencing can detect rare genetic diseases within weeks of birth.
Sports boost for ignored class
Anthony Albanese has pledged a $200 million investment in women's sports.
Song pulled from brain scans
Scientists have recreated a Pink Floyd song from brain recordings of a person listening to it.
Pollution linked to dementia risk
Air pollution from fires and farming have been linked to increased dementia risk.