Medical science
New agreement uses 3D technology to help treat rare genetic disorder
Researchers will use 3D facial analysis technology to help understand and eventually guide the treatment of a rare genetic disorder…
Black holes and helium the focus for Forrest Research Foundation scholars
Gazing skyward at the behaviour of distant black holes to understand the nature of the Universe and peering in on…
Rebooting Evolution
The building blocks of life-saving therapeutics could be developed in days instead of years thanks to new software that simulates…
Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births
A new Curtin University study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked…
Research partnership to tackle obesity epidemic with medicinal cannabis
Curtin University and Perth-based company, Little Green Pharma Ltd (LGP), have joined forces to explore the use of medicinal cannabis…
Curtin research to focus on pancreatic cancer ‘bubbles’ in blood
Curtin University researchers will investigate the make-up of cancer-carrying ‘bubbles’ with the ultimate aim of detecting pancreatic cancer in its…
New study highlights major deficiencies in lung cancer care in Australia
Curtin-led research has exposed serious flaws in the services and infrastructure available in Australia for the treatment of lung cancer,…
Curtin study finds mobile devices a lifeline for families during lockdowns
New Curtin research has revealed a positive aspect to the COVID pandemic, with families found to benefit from the extra…
Pandemic increases loneliness among Australians with adverse health outcomes costing up to $2.7 billion per year
Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, the ‘Stronger Together: Loneliness and social connectedness in Australia’ report has revealed…
Curtin back pain expert wins award for contribution to physiotherapy
A Curtin researcher committed to helping people living with musculoskeletal pain has won the 2021 Aspire Award for expertise in…