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Inhibiting MERTK gene for the treatment of fibrosis in multiple organs
Science Translational Medicine
New research conducted at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR), and published in Science Translational Medicine, shows, for the first time, that inhibiting a gene called Mer tyrosine kinase (MERTK) can reduce fibrosis in multiple organs Read more about Inhibiting MERTK gene for the treatment of fibrosis in multiple organs
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Early dinosaurs grew up fast, but they weren't the only ones
PLOS ONE
The earliest dinosaurs had rapid growth rates, but so did many of the other animals living alongside them, according to international researchers. The team examined patterns of bone tissue in the fossilized leg bones of an array of animals in one of Read more about Early dinosaurs grew up fast, but they weren't the only ones
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mRNA therapy could help people with a rare metabolic disorder
Nature
International researchers are investigating whether an mRNA therapy could help people with a rare metabolic disorder that currently has no drug treatments. Propionic acidaemia is an inherited condition affecting up to 1 in 150,000 people, and Read more about mRNA therapy could help people with a rare metabolic disorder
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New Jurassic fossil findings provide insights into the development of the middle ear in mammals
Nature
An international team of palaeontologists has made a significant discovery in fossils that offer key information about the evolutionary shift from the jaw joint bones to those of the middle ear in early mammals. An international team of Read more about New Jurassic fossil findings provide insights into the development of the middle ear in mammals
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Jurassic Shuotheriids reveal earliest dental diversification of mammaliaforms
Nature
Palaeontologists have presented a new insight into the initial dental variations across mammaliaforms, providing a fresh perspective on the evolutionary past of these ancient beasts. Palaeontologists have presented a new insight into the initial Read more about Jurassic Shuotheriids reveal earliest dental diversification of mammaliaforms
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‘Force-sensing’ protein could help better treat diseases that cause seizures
Nature
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have made a discovery about a little understood protein in the human body that could help treat diseases that cause seizures, including epilepsy. The researchers examined the 'force-sensing' Read more about ‘Force-sensing’ protein could help better treat diseases that cause seizures
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Did the building blocks of life form in the cracks of volcanoes?
Nature
Volcanoes could hold the clues to how the first building blocks of life may have formed into complex chemical mixtures, according to international researchers, who found in laboratory experiments that heat flows moving through cracks in rocks can Read more about Did the building blocks of life form in the cracks of volcanoes?
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Challenging decades-old fire risk assumptions
Forest Ecology and Management
A new paper led by leading forest scientist, Professor Mark Adams from Swinburne University of Technology, unveils critical flaws in the way fuel loads are estimated in eastern Australia, calling for a new approach. A new paper led by leading forest Read more about Challenging decades-old fire risk assumptions
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EXPERT REACTION: Tsunami warnings as earthquake hits Taiwan
A 7. 5 magnitude earthquake (as measured by the US Geological Survey) has hit Taiwan with tsunami warnings issued for Japan and the Philippines. Below, Australian experts comment. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Tsunami warnings as earthquake hits Taiwan
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In the dark on blue light
Health Physics
Evidence that blue light from devices like mobile phones causes sleep disturbance is still unclear, with more research needed says the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Evidence that blue light from devices like Read more about In the dark on blue light
Australia; International; VICAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)