University of Western Australia

A project led by The University of Western Australia that aims to reduce hospital fall injuries and assist recovery in older people has received more than $1.4 million in Federal funding. The research, led by Professor Anne-Marie Hill,…

Researchers from The University of Western Australia will use cutting-edge technology to unlock vital insights into the immune system’s role in multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially paving the way for improved therapies and better outcomes…

A nasal spray that could potentially prevent childhood ear infections that can lead to hearing loss and reduce antibiotic use is a step closer to clinical trials thanks to a $500,000 CUREator grant. Spritz-OM guards the ear from…

Fish and sharks living in the open ocean are impacted more by human pressure than their seabed-dwelling counterparts, according to a new study from The University of Western Australia. The study published in Science was led by Dr Tom B.…

Mine service employees working 14-day swings in harsh conditions retained their cognitive function across different seasons but dehydration remained a key issue, a new study from The University of Western Australia has found. "Our…

New research into the Arctic Ocean’s ecosystem has highlighted the crucial role of tiny microalgae, seaweeds and seagrasses, known as benthic primary producers, in sustaining life in Arctic waters. But the study has also revealed the…

A new study led by The University of Western Australia looked at whether medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be stopped during pregnancy. PhD student Dani Russell, from UWA’s School of…

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have led the development of a new technique for accurately mapping shallow and coastal marine habitats. Dr Sharyn Hickey and Dr Stan Mastrantonis, from UWA’s School of Agriculture and…

Researchers from The University of Western Australia examined 3.5 billion-year-old hydrothermal vent sediments and discovered clues about the origin and early evolution of life. The study, by Professor Birger Rasmussen and Dr Janet…

An independent analysis by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found that the synthetic steroidal drug vamorolone offers a potentially promising treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne muscular…