Research Australia is a national non-profit alliance of organizations and companies dedicated to increasing knowledge and improving health care in Australia. Members and donors provide funding for research in human disease and treatment of current health care challenges. Research Australia publishes journals, newsletters and on-line public information about their work. In particular, Research Australia is working on cancer treatments and improving the side-effects of current treatment.
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The King Cobra continues to weave its charm with researchers identifying a protein in its venom with the potential for new drug discovery and to advance understanding of disease mechanisms.
Biochemistry
Mar 8, 2010
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Results from Australia's largest study of young drivers have shown that they are at significant risk of crash on rural roads. According to researchers from The George Institute, young drivers living in rural areas are more ...
Other
Sep 22, 2009
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Australia's largest study of young drivers has shown that risky driving habits are putting young drivers at a significantly increased risk of crashing, irrespective of their perceptions about road safety. The study surveyed ...
Social Sciences
Jul 23, 2009
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University of Queensland researchers have traced the origins of one of the most important steps in animal evolution – the development of nerves.
Aug 20, 2008
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In a world first, West Australian scientists have cured mice of a devastating muscle disease that causes a Floppy Baby Syndrome - a breakthrough that could ultimately help thousands of families across the globe.
Cell & Microbiology
May 25, 2009
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While industrial action is largely perceived as a legitimate means of encouraging organisational change in Australia, research has shown industrial action can adversely affect those involved.
Other
Jul 30, 2008
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A PhD student at Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered an important piece in the puzzle of how insulin works, a problem that has plagued researchers for more than 50 years. This finding brings us one ...
Nov 5, 2008
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Dr Szu-Yao (Zoe) Wang, who recently completed her PhD with UQ's School of Nursing, found that in Taiwan, where the culture dictates that children should care for their parents, aged-care facilities are becoming more popular.
Other
Jul 24, 2008
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In an Australian first, scientists at Sydney's Centenary Institute have mapped the anatomy of a membrane protein. This exciting discovery has the potential to turn the way we discover new drugs on its head and reduce the ...
Jul 14, 2008
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Researchers at Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Melbourne have moved a step closer to identifying a broad spectrum treatment for the dreaded 'viral tummy ...
Dec 23, 2008
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