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Scientists find ‘molecular destruction code’ for enzyme involved in cholesterol production

17 May 2019

A newly identified mechanism that regulates a particular enzyme could lead to the development of new, cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Global study predicts more than 50% rise in chemotherapy demand by 2040

09 May 2019

More than 15 million people each year will need chemotherapy by 2040, a landmark study published today by a team of Australian researchers has shown.

These crystals really do heal – thanks to biomedical and chemical engineers

07 May 2019

UNSW Sydney engineers have led the way to ensure oral medicines targeting specific diseases or parts of the body are protected from the acidic conditions of the stomach.

Paving the way for universal health coverage: World Health Day

05 Apr 2019

With World Health Day on Sunday, UNSW is highlighting how its researchers are working to make universal health coverage a reality.

Obesity and alcohol responsible for nearly 30,000 cases of breast cancers in the next decade

28 Mar 2019

Body fatness and alcohol consumption are the leading preventable causes of breast cancer in Australian women, a new study in 200,000 women has found.

UNSW researchers lead Cancer Council funding round

14 Mar 2019

The grants will help UNSW researchers who are engaged in promising work to overcome pancreatic, breast, bowel and childhood cancers.

UNSW cancer researcher wins NSW Young Woman of the Year

07 Mar 2019

Pancreatic and brain cancer researcher Dr Angelica Merlot hopes her award will encourage more women to join the fight against deadly diseases.

Prostate cancer patients believe robotic surgery is superior – despite limited evidence

22 Feb 2019

Robotic surgery for prostate cancer – an increasingly popular treatment option – is not proven as more effective, yet many patients believe that it is, a new UNSW and Ingham Institute study shows.

World Cancer Day: UNSW researchers share their vision for a future without cancer

04 Feb 2019

On World Cancer Day, UNSW Sydney researchers share how they are working towards better cancer outcomes for everyone – and how they’re addressing challenges in cancer research and care.

Scientists discover potential to prevent cancer in children with neuroblastoma

31 Jan 2019

Researchers have uncovered crucial link that offers a new and potent way to target childhood cancers.

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