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Bioinformatics and high-performance computing evolution lead to better treatments for major diseases
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Cancer, Cancer and Cell Biology, News & Events, Research, Synthetic Biology and Drug DiscoveryIt’s time to talk about bioinformatics and its influence on high-performance computing (HPC) as well as the importance of data analysis and interpretation in medical research. As part of Data…
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What embryo development can teach us about fighting cancer
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, endometriosis, Genome Biology and Genetics, Lab, Liver Cancer, Media Releases, News & Events, Oncofetal Ecosystem, Ovarian CancerHuman development is one of the most elegant biological phenomena where rapid but controlled cellular growth leads to a healthy human life. On the other hand, cancer is an uncontrolled…
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Perkins researchers find gene for deadliest breast cancer
By Alicia Bienkowski | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Genes, Lab, Media Releases, News & EventsA new cancer-causing gene and protein which creates highly aggressive hard to treat breast cancers has been discovered by cancer researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute. The discovery has been…
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Big ideas pay off for West Australian researchers
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Clinical Science, Emergency Medicine, Funding, Genetic Neuromuscular Disorders, Lab, Media Releases, News & EventsHarry Perkins Institute of Medical Research recognised by Federal Government for innovative research projects Detection of illicit drugs, novel cancer research, fighting infections in rapid time and hunting for rare…
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Your help brings international experts to Perth
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Cancer, Lab, Melanoma, Melanoma Discovery, Melonoma, News & EventsIf you’re ever facing a devastating disease diagnosis, you’ll want the best medical care possible and access to the best scientific minds in your home State, working with local doctors…
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Honeybee venom kills breast cancer cells
By Alicia Bienkowski | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Lab, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchVenom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells – Australian research published in Nature Precision Oncology Honeybee venom induces cancer cell death in hard to treat triple-negative breast cancer with minimal effect on healthy cells. Using…
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Going bald to battle sarcoma
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Cancer, Community, Fundraising, News & Events, SarcomaPerkins alumnus, Matthew Eton, is facing an important fight. In May this year, Matthew was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma – a subtype of the rare bone and connective tissue cancer…
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New way to detect breast cancer more accurately
By Alicia Bienkowski | Bioimaging Research and Innovation, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Media Releases, Research, StatementsA team of researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia have developed a new way to more accurately detect breast cancer in…
