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Reprogramming skin cells to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists are reprogramming skin cells in order to discover new treatments and ultimately a cure for a range of devastating […]
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New cancer drug combination halts disease extends life in advanced melanoma pat…
A world-first study in today’s New England Journal of Medicine heralds the efficacy of a targeted combination drug therapy after reporting major […]
Dust particles may be more harmful to asthmatics than M5 soot
Particles derived from dust may do more harm to asthmatics and those people susceptible to developing it than soot particles […]
How much time in the sun for healthy Vitamin D?
A world first QUT study aims to pinpoint the amount of time Queenslanders need to spend in the sun to achieve healthy […]
Fruit and veg for healthy skin
Forget sun beds, sunbathing and fake tanning lotions. The secret to a sexy, healthy glow lies in eating your five-a-day, […]
Genetic key to lupus shows potential of personalised medicine
Medical researchers have used DNA sequencing to identify a gene variant responsible for causing lupus in a young patient. The […]
Using milk proteins to treat eczema
Reducing the severity of eczema using natural milk proteins is the focus of a research study being conducted in Sydney by […]
‘Natural’ moisturisers can cause food allergies
A woman has experienced a life-threating allergic reaction after using a moisturiser with ‘natural’ ingredients. The 55-year-old woman experienced the […]
Power of sunflowers for skin disorders
A QUT researcher who engineered sunflower seed proteins that will help sufferers of itchy and scratchy skin conditions such as […]
Revolutionising skin cancer diagnosis
Researchers based in the state recognised as the skin cancer capital of the world have developed revolutionary technology that has […]
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