A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60.

Macquarie University researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein found in human cells plays a powerful role in repairing damaged DNA - the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for building and maintaining living things.

Macquarie researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections including athlete's foot and the deadly Cryptococcosis, raising hope for the development of new topical treatments.

A new review by Macquarie University researchers has identified the treatments that may have a long term impact on back pain - and those that don’t.

Falling asleep might look simple, but in fact it’s an elaborate interplay of hormones, circadian rhythms and light cues.  Now, as sleep researcher Dr Aurore Perrault explains, studies are showing another big influence on the quality of your slumber is whether you’re a man or a woman.

More than a century after Tutankhamun's tomb was uncovered, a British-Egyptian team has discovered the tomb of another pharaoh, King Thutmose II. Archaeologist Dr Karin Sowada explains why the discovery of a royal tomb – even one largely bereft of artifacts – is big news.

A new paper from Macquarie University scientists outlines how engineered biological systems could solve limitations in traditional computing, as international competition accelerates development of  'semisynbio' technologies.

The first-ever study of Australian stingless bee vision shows how two native species have evolved distinct visual abilities to suit their foraging behaviours and environments.

Macquarie University research shows a chemical banned in Europe but still sprayed on Australian produce to kill fungus also wipes out beneficial insects and pollinators, potentially fuelling global insect decline.

In solving the complex maths to calculate how irregular atmospheric particles affect global warming, a Macquarie University mathematician has built equations that could improve climate modelling, medical imaging and material design.

Opinion: Dr Jonathan Symons, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, looks at five key successes and failures of the UN since its formation 80 years ago this month.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn and prepare for their careers. New research led by Macquarie Business School reveals the importance of becoming AI literate and why it should not be feared.

Egyptian tombs yield all manner of surprises. One of the most macabre, recalls archaeologist Dr Mary Hartley, emerged during a Macquarie University-led excavation.

Events to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Francis Webb are being held across the nation this year, recognising a master wordsmith who was also the first Australian poet to openly write about mental illness and hospitalisation.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn and prepare for their careers. New research led by Macquarie Business School reveals the importance of becoming AI literate and why it should not be feared.

The warring family at the heart of the Emmy Award-winning blockbuster Succession may be fictional, but the reality for businesses with no clear succession plan can be dire, according to Macquarie Business School research.

The unique social identity of family business owners smooths disruptions and produces stronger post-merger outcomes, especially for employees, according to new Macquarie Business School research.

Researchers at Macquarie Business School have found surprising reasons why project planners often make poor estimates of project timelines.