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New therapy will revolutionise treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers
An international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can nearly double patients’ life expectancy.
"Making candy can bring people so much joy."
In a bid to save her family’s COVID-hit candy business, Media and Marketing student Annabelle King began creating content on social media. Now her accounts have millions of followers and promote Australian flavours to an international audience.
Please explain: How to choose a new year diet
There is no time like a new year for starting a fresh diet or way of eating, but with so many options – and passionate supporters in every camp – it can be hard to know which one to choose. MQ Health Accredited Practising Dietitian Valentina Duong weighs up the pros and cons of some popular diets.
$7.3 million in NHMRC grants for Macquarie health projects
Eight projects led by Macquarie University researchers have received a total of more than $7.3 million in Commonwealth health and medical research funding.
$1.5 million in funding for MND Research Centre
Researchers from the Macquarie University Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre have received more than $1.5 million in funding.
Your festive season survival plan
According to the entertainment and retail industries, Christmas is the happiest time of year. But what happens when the reality doesn’t equal the greeting card ideal? Professor Nick Titov from MindSpot offers some tips for getting through the holiday season.
Western diets are damaging our brains: study
Diets high in fat and sugar are well known to be associated with cognitive problems in older adults, but a series of studies now demonstrates that people in their 20s are already showing the effects.
"I cooked a 10-course lunch for 20 people who paid $1000 a head at last year’s MND Gala."
Professor of Neurology Dominic Rowe has spent 25 years caring for patients living with motor neuron disease and working towards a treatment for the cruel condition. Away from the clinic, he is a wizard in the kitchen.
Anachronisms breathe new life into historical fiction: new book
From twerking in Dickinson to orchestral arrangements of modern pop songs in Bridgerton, anachronisms are becoming the stylistic choice for a group of new creators of historical fiction shows. In a new book, Dr Stephanie Russo, Associate Professor of Literature at Macquarie University, looks at how anachronisms are challenging us to think about how we might see ourselves in the past.
New $15 million project will further view of the universe
An international consortium headed by Macquarie University has won a A$15 million competitive international tender process to lead the design and construction of adaptive optics for the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, one of the world’s largest and most advanced optical telescopes.
Macquarie University climbs in global sustainability and social impact ranking
Macquarie University has jumped 25 places to rank 57th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, released today.
Screen-addicted kids become screen-addicted adults
More adults are showing signs of screen addiction, and the area urgently needs more research, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Psychology, Wayne Warburton.