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Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growthMushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth

Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth

Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth: Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an…

Early intervention for asthma neededEarly intervention for asthma needed

Early intervention for asthma needed

Early intervention for asthma needed: Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however, they are often irregular…

Farming more seaweed for food, feed and fuelFarming more seaweed for food, feed and fuel

Farming more seaweed for food, feed and fuel

Expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and climate change…

Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistanceCommon antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance

Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance

University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A…

Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New ZealandHealth economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand

Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand

Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand: Health economic modelling by the Melbourne School of Population and Global…

Harnessing the healing power within our cellsHarnessing the healing power within our cells

Harnessing the healing power within our cells

Harnessing the healing power within our cells: University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be…

Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritisReducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis research from the Bionics Institute in Melbourne, Australia: Our researchers are developing a drug-free treatment…

‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness

‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness

'Exercise snacking' the revolutionary new approach to fitness: Deakin University academics have developed a new approach to health and fitness…

The human immune system from birth to deathThe human immune system from birth to death

The human immune system from birth to death

In a world-first comprehensive study, the human immune system has been tracked from birth up until the age of 75…

Could a nasal spray treat obstructive sleep apnoea?Could a nasal spray treat obstructive sleep apnoea?

Could a nasal spray treat obstructive sleep apnoea?

A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has shown promising results, after researchers from Flinders University tested the…