La Trobe University
New formula may reduce shingles, cold sore pain
New treatments for shingles and cold sores could be developed following a discovery by scientists at La Trobe University and Melbourne drug company Wintermute Biomedical.
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Macquarie University
Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline
Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that changes our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, challenging beliefs about how our continents formed and when plate tectonics began.
Charles Darwin University
Volunteers protected Darwin wildlife for 50+ years, but new research suggests it’s time to stop winging conservation efforts
First published by Charles Darwin University Volunteers have shouldered the burden of shorebird conservation in the Top End for more than half a century, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests it’s time for the government to take responsibility for all of the Northern Territory’s residents
Edith Cowan University
ECU research finds gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children
An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour.
Charles Sturt University
What happens to Australia’s coal regions when the power stations are shut down?
A Charles Sturt University energy expert has investigated how communities which have been dependant on coal mining can survive and prosper as coal-fired power stations close in Australia in the coming years.
Macquarie University
Falls prevention: call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes
Psychotropic medicines that are commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, according to Macquarie University researcher Narjis Batool.
Charles Sturt University
Researchers uncover surprising health risks of plastic ingestion for seabirds
A team of researchers have discovered the surprising health effects of plastic ingestion on the organs and brains of Australian seabird chicks.
Edith Cowan University
ECU celebrates the Leschenault Estuary
ECU's School of Science and Future Student Engagements supported the Love the Lesch Community Festival with a stall offering interactive activities and information for the public.
Charles Sturt University
Unlocking the potential of dsRNA biopesticides: a call for global regulatory harmony
Research highlights the potential of dsRNA-based biopesticides for sustainable agriculture.
Macquarie University
Hope for frozen shoulder treatment: new trial
A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60.
Edith Cowan University
ECU speech pathology students step up to support early intervention at The Y WA
In a powerful example of university-community collaboration, Edith Cowan University (ECU) speech pathology students are helping to fast-track access to vital early intervention services for Western Australian children.
Edith Cowan University
Emerging ECU researchers recognised for groundbreaking health solutions
Seven ECU researchers from NHIRI and CPH have been named recipients of the prestigious WA Near-Miss Awards (WANMA), securing crucial support to further their innovative projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.