Story type: Discovery

Ten years of research has revealed a vital secret to how cancer cells work, and opened the door to potential new treatments.…  Read more

The health effects of fetal growth restriction (FGR) can last a lifetime and the latest research from Hudson Institute is showing just how pervasive those effects can be on the cardiovascular system.…  Read more

In a distinguished scientific career lasting four decades, Professor Paul Hertzog has just about seen it all – but seeing his team’s latest research published in the influential journal Nature was a proud moment.…  Read more

In medical research, the path from laboratory bench to patient bedside is usually a very long one. And when it comes to breakthroughs in specific testing for ovarian cancer, it is a path that no-one has yet navigated successfully.…  Read more

Loss of a single gene could be enough to cause female infertility, with new research identifying the crucial role it plays in egg production.…  Read more

The more diverse species in your gut, the better it is for your health, but researchers have now found a way to determine which species are important and how they interact to create a healthy microbiome.…  Read more

A cancer drug could play an important role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease inflammation in COVID-19 patients, thanks to new research at Hudson Institute.…  Read more

Alarming levels of a major hypertension risk have been found among Indigenous people in Australia’s Top End, in a first-of-its-kind study.…  Read more

Latest research into the human microbiome begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria.…  Read more

A new blood test is now being developed to improve ovarian cancer diagnosis, with the potential to reduce unnecessary surgery leading to better health outcomes, saving time, stress and money for patients and the healthcare system.…  Read more