Health, biomedicine and psychology
New study to spice up depression treatment
April 29th, 2013
Murdoch University researchers are investigating whether the popular Indian spice turmeric could be used to help treat depression.
Green light for new Red Cross app
April 22nd, 2013
Murdoch University researchers have worked with the Red Cross Blood Service to develop a web-based app that allows doctors to instantly refer patients for ‘therapeutic’ donations.
FIFO workers receive reduced fee counselling
April 19th, 2013
The Murdoch Psychology Clinic is offering reduced fee counselling sessions for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers and their partners for the months of May and June.
Healthier lives in reach for MS sufferers
March 6th, 2013
The McCusker Charitable Foundation has helped to fund research into multiple sclerosis and support the work of early career researchers at Murdoch.
Research informs healthy body image for girls
January 8th, 2013
If you want your daughter to feel better about her body, a Murdoch University researcher says to shift the focus from appearance to function.
German chiropractor achieves PhD across the miles
September 6th, 2012
Germany-based chiropractor Dr Alexander Ruhe had to contend with differing time zones and a full-time clinical job while completing his PhD from Murdoch University remotely.
FIFO study looks at long-term satisfaction
July 20th, 2012
Murdoch University researchers are looking for fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers and their partners to participate in a study looking at factors leading to long-term satisfaction.
Gene discovery to improve drug safety
May 30th, 2012
Researchers from Murdoch University have assisted in a groundbreaking discovery which could lead to the dramatic improvement of drug safety.
Intra-familial marriage examined in major new book
April 23rd, 2012
A Murdoch academic explores the complexities of intra-familial marriage in an important new book.
Unravelling the psychology behind mass generosity
February 14th, 2012
A Murdoch University researcher has won funding to investigate the psychology behind why certain humanitarian relief campaigns are more successful than others.
