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Wednesday 17 June 2026
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Health and Medicine
New gene link provides hope to families with MND
Breakthrough in our understanding of MND will lead to a new genetic test for the fatal disorder.
Science and Technology
Smart materials and good vibrations for new treatment methods
Researchers have used the power of rock and roll to deliver and deploy safer quantities of cancer-killing drugs directly where they are needed.
Health and Medicine
We need quality treatment – not just quantity – to address the drug issue
There is a need to increase drug treatment programs but they must be affordable for addicts and their families, writes Dr Lynne Magor-Blatch.
Health and Medicine
New research to inform older Australian’s health decisions
New study focuses on how health care professionals can optimise the involvement of older Australians in decisions about their care.
Health and Medicine
Handheld surgical 'pen' prints human stem cells
In a landmark proof-of-concept experiment, Australian researchers have used a handheld 3D printing pen to ‘draw’ human stem cells in freeform patterns with extremely high survival rates.
Health and Medicine
New Pre-med course kicks off with two-thirds female cohort
Aspiring paediatricians and neurosurgeons among two-thirds female cohort enrolled in UOW’s new Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health.