Ancient worm reveals way to destroy toxic cells in Huntington's disease
Insights from their study may provide a novel therapeutic approach for diseases such as Huntington's and Parkinson's.
Insights from their study may provide a novel therapeutic approach for diseases such as Huntington's and Parkinson's.
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 7, 2019
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The Monash scientists who found that pharmaceutical pollutants in waterways altered reproductive behavior, anxiety levels, activity and antipredator responses of fish have now discovered for the first time that such toxicity ...
Ecology
Nov 13, 2019
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Researchers at Monash University have gained insights into how nanoparticles could be used to identify the presence of invasive and sometimes deadly microbes, and deliver targeted treatments more effectively.
Bio & Medicine
Nov 9, 2019
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Changes in springtime winds high above the South Pole are set to trigger higher than usual temperatures and fire-prone weather conditions in Australia, an international study involving Monash scientists has warned.
Environment
Oct 8, 2019
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A new international study led by a Monash geoscientist has found that more crust was formed on the early Earth than previously thought.
Earth Sciences
Sep 24, 2019
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Life is unique to our planet. Or is it?
Earth Sciences
Sep 13, 2019
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Most birds remain the same color year-round, replacing their feathers only once a year.
Plants & Animals
Aug 23, 2019
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Monash astrophysicists using the ALMA telescope in Chile have a made a world-first discovery with the sighting of a second new 'baby' planet (two to three times heavier than Jupiter) inside a gas and dust gap.
Astronomy
Aug 13, 2019
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Habitat destruction results in wildlife populations that are small, made up of relatives, and have low genetic variation.
Plants & Animals
Aug 1, 2019
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Carbon monoxide is an infamous and silent killer that can cause death in minutes. But while it is deadly for us, some microorganisms actually thrive on it, by using this gas as an energy source.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 30, 2019
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