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New FUS Mutation Linked to Aggressive ALS in Teenage Girl
A new mutation in the FUS gene, which results in a shorter version of the FUS protein that cannot enter form the cell nucleus to work as it

Jonathan Shar
Jul 28, 20202 min read
Spinal cord injuries in mice cause acquired bone marrow failure syndrome
Research conducted at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine found that SCI in...

Jonathan Shar
Jul 26, 20202 min read


Novel Function of MeCP2 Protein Could Be Route to Rett Therapy, Study Suggests
Mutations in the MECP2 gene, which lead to most cases of Rett syndrome, prevent the formation of droplet-like structures that regulate DNA.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 25, 20203 min read


1 in 5 Australians are struggling with mental health – what does this mean for ECEC?
A new report, released yesterday by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms how widespread mental illness...

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20202 min read
Researchers develop a novel method for diagnosing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20204 min read


Disability royal commission data shows Indigenous and culturally diverse groups under-represented
Dr Dinesh Palipana had struggled to maintain employment that was otherwise guaranteed to medical graduates because of a spinal cord injury.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20205 min read


Inflammatory Markers May Help Predict Exacerbations in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Levels of inflammatory markers in the lungs may help predict pulmonary exacerbations in children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20203 min read


Proteins—and labs—coming together to prevent Rett syndrome
New discoveries about the disruption of condensates in the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome provide insights into how cells compar

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20204 min read
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