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Health & medicine
Latest research and other news from our health disciplines
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27 June 2024
Psylo partnership to deliver psychedelic treatments for mental health
University research expertise combined with Psylo's artificial intelligence platform promises life-changing therapeutics.
26 June 2024
Promising pathway discovered to treat rare childhood brain disease
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome is a rare disease that can trigger dementia in children. Associate Professor Markus Hofer and colleagues in the UK are focusing on treatments in the blood vessels in the brain to combat AGS.
26 June 2024
ARC invests in research partnerships with industry
The Australian Research Council has awarded $5.15 million to industry projects at the University, along with funding for an Industrial Transformation Training Centre to prepare leaders of Australia's future quantum computing industry
25 June 2024
Beyond CRISPR: seekRNA delivers a new pathway for accurate gene editing
Patented method developed in the laboratory of Dr Sandro Ataide promises to accelerate the potential of genetic engineering already shown by CRISPR gene-editing technology.
25 June 2024
What is streptococcal toxic shock syndrome?
Reports of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome are on the rise in Japan. Dr Phoebe Williams from the Sydney Infectious Disease Institute and co-authors write about what you need to know about the rare but serious bacterial illness.
25 June 2024
No more recreational vaping for Australians. What next?
Access to vapes will be further restricted, with a vape sales ban set to pass parliament. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies. Associate Professor Becky Freeman from the Charles Perkins Centre writes about the public health implications.
25 June 2024
New vaping reforms to end vape sales from general retailers: experts explain
University of Sydney researchers respond to upcoming legislation on the manufacture, sale and advertising of vapes in Australia.
25 June 2024
How much oxygen do very premature babies need after birth?
A University of Sydney study suggests giving oxygen at a concentration of 90 to 100 percent soon after birth could halve the risk of death for very premature babies that need help breathing.
20 June 2024
What can cockroaches teach us about eating well?
Insights from the natural world are helping us better understand why we overeat and how to rebalance our food system to address the problem, writes Professor David Raubenheimer from the Charles Perkins Centre.
10 June 2024
Celebrating alumni and staff recognised with 2024 King's Birthday Honours
The University of Sydney congratulates all members of its community recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List, including Professor Karen Canfell AC, Professor Thomas Maschmeyer AO, Professor Don Nutbeam AO, and Professor Helen Reddel AM.