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Monash research breakthrough to treat malaria
A team of Monash University researchers led by Professor James Whisstock has made a major breakthrough in the international fight against malaria, which claims the life of a child across the world every 30 seconds.   view more (2009-02-03)

Emory paleontologist reports discovery of carnivorous dinosaur tracks in Australia
The first fossil tracks belonging to large, carnivorous dinosaurs have been discovered in Victoria, Australia, by paleontologists from Emory University, Monash University and the Museum of Victoria (both in Melbourne).   view more (2007-10-22)

'ECG for the mind' could diagnose depression in an hour
An innovative diagnostic technique invented by a Monash University researcher could dramatically fast-track the detection of mental and neurological illnesses.   view more (2009-10-15)

New expensive back procedure exposed as ineffective
A world-first study involving Monash University and the Cabrini Research Institute in Melbourne has revealed the injection of bone cement into broken vertebrae is not an effective treatment for patients suffering painful osteoporotic fractures.   view more (2009-08-06)

SIDS link: Low blood pressure in preterm infants
Scientists from Monash University, Melbourne have shown that infants born prematurely have lower blood pressure during sleep in the first six months of life, compared to healthy, full-term infants.   view more (2008-12-08)

Man-made prostate created by women
In a giant step towards understanding prostate disease, Melbourne scientists have grown a human prostate from embryonic stem cells.   view more (2006-02-23)

Project to document ethical issues in asylum seeker treatment
A new project at Monash University is documenting the significant ethical dilemmas faced by medical and other health care practitioners working in Australia's asylum seeker system.   view more (2006-11-21)

Heart smart: new drug improves blood flow
A new drug has been shown to improve blood flow in diseased arteries, reducing the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks.   view more (2006-09-05)

Monash researchers uncover cancer survival secrets
A team of Monash University researchers has uncovered the role of a family of enzymes in the mutation of benign or less aggressive tumours into more aggressive, potentially fatal, cancers in the human body.   view more (2008-08-12)

Killer carbs -- Monash scientist finds the key to overeating as we age
A Monash University scientist has discovered key appetite control cells in the human brain degenerate over time, causing increased hunger and potentially weight-gain as we grow older.   view more (2008-08-21)

Monash research cautions against use of anti-oxidants
An international team of scientists, led by Monash University researchers, has found that anti-oxidants commonly touted for their health-promoting benefits, could contribute to the early onset of Type 2 diabetes.   view more (2009-10-07)

Footrot vaccine closer than ever
Monash University scientists have started clinical trials to find a successful vaccine against footrot in sheep.   view more (2008-07-02)

BUPROPION SUSTAINS SMOKING CESSATION FOR SMOKERS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE (pp 1550, 1571)
The antidepressant drug bupropion (Zyban) could substantially curb heavy smoking among smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. COPD is preventable and is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide; it is associated with smoking in 80% of cases.... view more... (2001-05-16)

Eggs from embryonic stem cells could benefit sterile women
Monash researchers have developed a process that causes embryonic stem (ES) cells to develop into ovarian structures containing eggs.    view more (2005-06-20)

World-first high blood pressure treatment trialled in Melbourne
A world-first breakthrough to treat high blood pressure has been successfully trialled in Melbourne.   view more (2009-04-03)

Possible dinosaur burrows clues to survival strategies
Internationally renowned palaeontologist and Monash University Honorary Research Associate, Dr Anthony Martin has found evidence of a dinosaur burrow along the coast of Victoria, which helps to explain how dinosaurs protected themselves from climate extremes during the Cretaceous period - the final era for dinosaurs before their extinction.   view more (2009-07-16)

Evolution still scientifically stable
An international team of researchers, including Monash University biochemists, has discovered evidence at the molecular level in support of one of the key tenets of Darwin's theory of evolution.   view more (2009-09-14)

Scientists discover toxin that causes gastro disease
Australian scientists have identified a highly potent toxin that causes severe gastrointestinal illnesses, including food poisoning.   view more (2006-10-11)

Scientists reveal Milky Way's magnetic attraction
An international research project involving the University of Adelaide has revealed that the magnetic field in the centre of the Milky Way is at least 10 times stronger than the rest of the Galaxy.   view more (2010-01-07)

Monash study suggests rainwater is safe to drink
A world first study by Monash University researchers into the health of families who drink rainwater has found that it is safe to drink.   view more (2009-11-04)
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