Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2012
A team of researchers have discovered a how a specific protein that determines the length of a sperm’s tail significantly effects male fertility.
NSW releases 20 year infrastructure strategy
Infrastructure NSW has announced the release of the State Infrastructure Strategy, which recommends 70 major projects and reforms that should take priority over the next five, 10 and 20 years in an attempt to drive productivity and economic growth.
Cancer research centre opens in Adelaide
The new Australian Cancer Research Foundation Cancer Genomics Facility has opened in Adelaide, which will conduct research into faulty genes and developing individually-tailored treatments.
CSIRO cracks mozzie immunity puzzle
A team of researchers from the CSIRO have discovered how mosquitoes develop vital immunity, which could lead to the development of future vaccines, and other control measures, for mosquito born diseases such as dengue fever and West Nile.
Cut screen time to reduce childhood obesity finds research
Research released by the University of Sydney suggests a prominent connection between childhood obesity and children having a television in their bedroom.
University of Melbourne leads diabetes research breakthrough
A team of researchers from the CSL and the University of Melbourne has discovered a potential breakthrough for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in a drug that has been shown to prevent the development of the disease reverse its progression in animal testing.