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Arthritis relief in sight

SMOKING dramatically increases the risk of developing Rheumatoid arthritis in those genetically prone to the disease but researchers say exciting new treatments are in the pipeline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two UWA researchers make nation's top 10

TWO researchers from The University of Western Australia have had their work recognised as being among the top 10 medical research projects in Australia.

 

 

 

 

UWA research bringing the dead back to life

THE creative and scientific skills of a dedicated Perth facial anthropologist have brought the remains of four, 3000-year-old Lapita people back to life in the form of 2-D facial sketches set to go on display in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre.

 

Molecular Discovery Systems helping find floppy baby cure

MOLECULAR Discovery Systems (MDSystems) is helping a West Australian research team to screen potential medications for an incurable childhood syndrome, following the recent announcement of an incredible breakthrough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutated mice provide hope for floppy baby syndrome cure
A PERTH research team has cured congenital myopathy in mice, in a massive leap towards improving the lives of children suffering from the debilitating muscle disease.
Perth breathes easier with appointment of Professor Gary Lee

ONE of the world’s finest respiratory experts has been appointed as Head of the Pleural Diseases Unit at the Lung Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) in a step toward understanding a condition affecting around 6000 patients in WA alone.

Vitamin D a victim of mistaken identity

PROFESSOR Trevor Marshall from Murdoch University’s School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology says that not only do many people harbor serious misconceptions about the nature of vitamin D, they also misunderstand its role in human health.

CEB aims to develop an understanding of the evolutionary processes that impact male and female reproductive biology. COE funding supports research of the ARC Federation Fellow Professor Leigh Simmons.
Murdoch University hones in on bones using nanotechnology
ARTIFICIAL implants in joint replacement surgery may become a thing of the past as Murdoch University’s Nanotechnology group looks at producing implants that are similar to bone.
Scientists shed light on sleep dangers
SLEEP scientists are pioneering tailor-made treatments for disorders that are keeping hundreds of thousands of West Australians awake at night – and putting their health at serious risk.
Genes reveal why beauty is more than skin deep
WHY are we so fascinated by a beautiful face? And what exactly makes it beautiful?
Drug-free method used to get lame racehorses back on track
MURDOCH University’s Equine Centre is using a novel drug-free technique to help get lame race horses back on the track.
UWA student irons out underwater mystery
A WA STUDENT has received an international prize for his studies into the physiology of chitons, a type of primitive marine mollusc.
The making of an Olympic athlete – Part Two: Body movement and Psychology
CONTINUING from the first article on 'The reality of going for Olympic gold' , panelists from last week's seminar explain the challenges in preparing an elite athlete for the Olympic games.
The making of an Olympic athlete – Part One: Diet, tendon stress and training load
AS PART of National Science Week, Curtin University played host last week to a panel of WA scientists discussing 'The reality of going for Olympic gold'.
WA biotech firm starts human testing for tendon regeneration technology
WESTERN Australian biotech company Orthocell is recruiting for the company’s first human clinical trial of its tendon regenerative technology, following ethics approval to conduct WA trials.
Scientific monitoring helps Eamon’s record-breaking swims
NATURAL talent and strength played a big part in Eamon Sullivan’s record-breaking performance at the Beijing Olympics but science also played a significant role by allowing his training to occur at maximum efficiency.
Water polo players immersed in hockey to gain winning edge
AUSTRALIA'S Olympic women’s water polo team is preparing for the Beijing Olympics by thinking outside of the pool – and looking to the hockey pitch for ways to improve their game.
Mobile phones help Olympians manage diet challenges
AUSTRALIA'S Olympic hockey teams are using mobile phones to keep an eye on their food and energy intake in the lead up to the Olympics.
Dreams in motion

DARREN Lomman has always had a career in the fast lane.

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As Chief Scientist of Western Australia, my mantra is 'Do Science, Translate Science, Communicate Science'. One outlet I use for communicating science is ScienceNetwork WA. This website provides easy access to information on current science issues in WA. As Chief Scientist, I have a keen interest in education and outreach to the community, and disseminating information to the public via ScienceNetwork WA keeps people informed and up-to-date.

Lyn Beazley, Chief Scientist of Western Australia

 

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