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September 23, 2021, 11:17

World first: Monash University researchers identify potential cause and treatment for obesity and insulin resistance

Monash University researchers have shown for the first time that mesenteric (gut) lymphatic dysfunction is a potential cause of and therapeutic target for obesity and insulin resistance.

September 22, 2021, 11:08

UIC researchers find evidence of possible link between herpes simplex and neurodegenerative diseases

A new study by researchers at University of Illinois Chicago suggests that when the protein optineurin, or OPTN, is present in cells it restricts the spread of HSV-1, the herpes simplex virus type 1.

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September 22, 2021, 10:55

The Kidney Project successfully tests a prototype bioartificial kidney

The Kidney Project’s implantable bioartificial kidney, one that promises to free kidney disease patients from dialysis machines and transplant waiting lists, took another big step toward becoming reality, earning a $650,000 prize from KidneyX for its first-ever demonstration of a functional prototype of its implantable artificial kidney.

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September 21, 2021, 13:26

The next generation of glowing plants

Using nanoparticles that store and gradually release light, engineers create light-emitting plants that can be charged repeatedly.

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September 21, 2021, 13:10

New Curtin research identifies likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Ground-breaking new Curtin University-led research has discovered a likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease, in a significant finding that offers potential new prevention and treatment opportunities for Australia’s second-leading cause of death.

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September 20, 2021, 16:04

The evolution of mammals reveals 2,000 new genes key to longevity in humans

The comparative genomic study, the largest to date, includes genetic and phenotypic information of 57 species of mammals and identifies the greater stability of proteins as a common feature in the longest-living species.

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