Important findings for fertility thanks to non-identical twins
Twins are a gift to medical research but it’s non-identical twins providing insights into identifying fertility issues earlier.Professor Nick Martin wasn’t expecting big surprises after studying twins...
18 Mar 202415min
The mission to eliminate a deadly parasitic worm disease endemic to Australia
It’s one of the world’s most neglected and dangerous tropical diseases, endemic in remote Indigenous communities across Australia. Now, thanks to a new NHMRC grant, QIMR Berghofer researchers are lea...
30 Jan 202421min
The researchers determined to find new treatments for endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Australian women and its incidence is rising. But treatment options are limited, with a hysterectomy often the first line of defence. Associate P...
12 Des 202318min
New genetic research could help prevent ‘silent thief of sight’
It's known as the “silent thief of sight” - sneakily stealing the sight in one eye as the other covers for it. 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, around half don’t know it yet. Professor Stuart MacGre...
21 Aug 202318min
Asthma & AIP2: The new protein designed to reset the immune system
Imagine living a life free of asthma. Throw away puffers and medications and never have to worry about not being able to breathe again. The Anti-Inflammatory Protein 2 (AIP2) could be a game-changer t...
27 Jun 202313min
Tiny hearts to one day help repair heart disease damage
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but a team of scientists at QIMR Berghofer is on a mission to find ways to repair damaged heart tissue. To help achieve this ultimate goal, they...
24 Apr 202316min
Earlier testing for pancreatic and ovarian cancer
Researchers have identified RNA molecules that could lead to a simple blood test to detect aggressive cancers like pancreatic and ovarian at an earlier stage. These cancers have low survival rates bec...
8 Feb 202319min
A third of melanomas in routine skin checks may not be harmful
QIMR Berghofer researchers have found that nearly a third of melanomas picked up during routine skin checks may not be harmful. The findings highlight the need for further research to determine why s...
31 Jan 202319min
