Potential for new drugs targeting cells leading to inflammation in fat tissue
Scientists at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have completed a study showing that cells which lead to inflammation in fat tissue may be a primary cause of insulin resistance in sufferers of
diabetes.
Money to fund work on BH3 mimetics and a rare-cancer web portal
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) has received grants totalling $450,000 from the Victorian Cancer Agency to support its research into BH3 mimetics cancer drugs and the creation of an information sharing portal focussed on rare cancers.
Research challenges conventional wisdom that cell death impedes tumour growth
Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have shown that programmed cell death or apoptosis, a process which has typically been assumed to prevent or slow the development of cancer, may in some instances contribute to its spreading.
Discovery of three key proteins promises new approaches for treatment of coeliac disease
Researchers at the Walta and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) reported today that they have found the three key protein fragments in gluten that cause an immune response in those with coeliac disease.
Australian researchers have made exciting progress towards a malaria vaccine, and the past year has seen major research developments that raise real hope that malaria can even be eradicated.
Malaria is not only devastating to the individuals who suffer from it, but it also prevents many of the poorest countries around the world from emerging from poverty. A 2001 report by the Center for International Development found that countries with widespread malaria infection had income levels only one third that of similar countries without malaria - and that's adjusting for all other variables. So malaria is not just a health issue, it's a massive socio-political problem, the solving of which could benefit untold millions.
Australian-led group of researchers closes in on novel malaria treatment
Researchers from Australia’s Walter and Eliza Hall and Burnett Institutes, and the Imperial College London have completed a potentially ground breaking study examining the ability of heparin-like molecules to neutralise the
malaria virus before it reaches the red blood cells.
Professor Suzanne Cory, cancer researcher at the WEHI, will be the second ever woman to be president of the Australian Academy of Science.
One of Australia's most influential cancer researchers has taken over the reigns - or is that the gavel - of the Australian Academy of Science.
The mechanism linking breast cancer to stem cells has been uncovered, which could lead to new cancer treatments.
The mechanism linking breast cancer to stem cells has been uncovered, which could lead to new cancer treatments.
Structure of a previously unseen part of the insulin receptor has been revealed by WEHI scientists.
Structure of a previously unseen part of the insulin receptor has been revealed by WEHI scientists.
Just when things seemed to be going around in circles, some quite unexpected data from WEHI has opened up an exciting new avenue in breast cancer research.
Just when things seemed to be going around in circles, some quite unexpected data from WEHI has opened up an exciting new avenue in breast cancer research.
Researchers at the WEHI have identified a protein that could present an attractive drug target to prevent the parasite's spread through the blood.
Researchers at the WEHI have identified a protein that could present an attractive drug target to prevent the parasite's spread through the blood.
Only a small fraction of proteins that could act as vaccine against blood-stage malaria candidates have been thoroughly studied, say WEHI scientists.
Only a small fraction of proteins that could act as vaccine against blood-stage malaria candidates have been thoroughly studied, say WEHI scientists.
Doug Hilton the new director of WEHI
Doug Hilton the new director of WEHI
New cancer research facility launched at WEHI
New cancer research facility launched at WEHI
Genomes of two malaria parasite species sequenced
Genomes of two malaria parasite species sequenced
