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Immunotherapy trial cures Tasmanian devils of DFTD

An international study involving multiple institutions over six years has shown that immunotherapy can cure Tasmanian devils of the deadly devil facial tumour disease (DFTD).

Four good habits add up to lower weight gain

If that New Year’s resolution is fresh in your mind – healthier eating and consistent exercise – then research from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania will provide you with just the encouragement you need.

500 children in mine fire study, but more work to be done

More than 500 children from the Latrobe Valley area are now enrolled in a study that will track the health impact of the 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire.

National funding for Menzies medical research

The University of Tasmania has been awarded almost $5 million in competitive medical research funding from the Federal Government.

Age of multiple sclerosis onset linked to latitude

A large international study led by the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found that the age at which symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) first start is strongly linked to latitude.

Immune response linked to natural DFTD recovery in a small number of wild Tasmanian devils

Researchers have seen evidence for the first time that some Tasmanian devils are capable of naturally recovering from the deadly Devil Facial Tumour Disease.

Tasmanian seniors put Aspirin to the test

Progress of Australia's largest clinical trial involving more than 2000 elderly Tasmanians will be presented to participants and guests in Hobart today.

Snakes, streetlights and swimming pools – do they influence healthy lifestyles in rural areas?

Researchers are inviting adults from rural areas across three Australian States to speak up about whether the design of their local area helps to get them moving.

New research partnership to ensure no child gets left behind

Researchers will track the progress of 12,000 children from birth to age five to identify what services are valuable to families to support the health and wellbeing, education and care of their children.

Researchers find lifestyle link in depression

Researchers following the progress of 1200 people for five years have found strong links between unhealthy lifestyles and depression.