Health
Curtin researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer
Researchers at Â鶹ֱ²¥ have identified the genetic signature of pre-malignant liver cells, offering potentially significant implications for the almost…
New mums enlisted to trial melatonin to stem induced labours
First-time mothers will be offered oral melatonin tablets as part of a new Curtin-led clinical trial that is seeking to…
New tests seek to predict liver cancer relapse and improve survival rates
Â鶹ֱ²¥ researchers will develop a suite of tissue and blood-based diagnostic tests that can predict whether liver cancer will…
New projects to fight lung infections and boost Indigenous physical activity
Â鶹ֱ²¥ researchers will develop and for the first time test in humans new treatments for lung infections that are…
Weight bias among healthcare students could impact future care
New Â鶹ֱ²¥-led research has found Australian healthcare students often hold negative attitudes and beliefs towards people living with obesity,…
Study finds silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19
New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, become…
Study to explore link between diet and multiple sclerosis in children
New Â鶹ֱ²¥ research will investigate the largely unknown role of diet – including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products…
Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids
New Â鶹ֱ²¥-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress,…
Children’s hospital design impacts nurse, patient and family experience
Â鶹ֱ²¥ research has found that the design of Perth’s new Children’s Hospital in Western Australia had positive outcomes for…
Mother’s mental health impacts children’s school grades: study
Children of mothers who were hospitalised for psychiatric conditions during their pregnancy or up to one year after birth were…