Genetics

New mutation hotspot discovered in human genome

Researchers have discovered new regions of the human genome particularly vulnerable to mutations. These altered stretches of DNA can be passed down to future generations and are important for how we study genetics and disease.

Neuroscience

Pro fighters risk damage to the brain's 'garbage disposal'

The brain's waste-clearing system significantly declines in function with repeated head impacts, according to a new study of cognitively impaired professional boxers and mixed martial arts fighters. The findings are being ...

Radiology & Imaging

AI tops density in predicting breast cancer risk

An image-only artificial intelligence (AI) model for predicting the five-year risk of breast cancer provided stronger and more precise risk stratification than breast density assessment, according to a study presented at ...

Health

Five things to know about staying cool in the heat

Australia is no stranger to hot weather, and Griffith University researchers have compiled five handy things to be aware of so we do not place our health at risk during the summer months.

Health

California affirms vaccine advice after US govt autism change

Liberal US states led by California on Tuesday said parents should continue to get their children immunized, contradicting what they said was "dangerous misinformation on vaccines and autism" issued by the federal government.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Fighting Crohn's with algae—can it heal the gut?

The first week of December marks Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week. Since 1990, cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have nearly doubled. It has risen fastest among those aged 15–39. IBD is a chronic inflammation of ...

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