A synthetic helper for a biological pesticide
29 August, 2016With mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of several deadly diseases around the world, the fight against these insects is high on the agenda.
Stop scratching!
25 August, 2016 by Adam FloranceA new study by an international consortium of scientists may have pinpointed the mechanism through which relief from psoriasis and contact dermatitis may be afforded to millions of sufferers worldwide.
Desert birds prepare their babies for the heat
22 August, 2016Deakin University researchers have discovered that the zebra finch, a small Australian desert bird, calls to its embryos during incubation to warn them about the heat they will face upon hatching.
Invisible film and damage response: eye-opening research into the cornea
15 August, 2016Two groups of Australian scientists have announced separate studies into the cornea, bringing hope to the millions of people suffering from visual impairment worldwide.
Bacterial biocontrol for Zika virus
09 August, 2016The Eliminate Dengue Program is developing a natural method for controlling mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus.
The cause of a common female infection
08 August, 2016Researchers have shown how the bacteria Gardnerella vaginalis targets cells and causes infection in women.
Needle-free vaccine to target strep A infections
03 August, 2016 by Lauren DavisGriffith University researchers will soon begin Phase 1 clinical trials investigating a needle-free vaccine targeted at Streptococcus A infection.
Burnet Institute and ARTES partner on hep C vaccine
27 July, 2016The Burnet Institute has joined forces with ARTES Biotechnology to develop a novel, effective vaccine to prevent transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV), as well as reinfection in people treated through antiviral therapies.
Self-destructing bacteria to fight cancer
27 July, 2016 by Lauren DavisUS scientists have created their own self-destructing bacteria — one which they hope to deploy in the fight against cancer.
How bacteria get organised
20 July, 2016Looking to understand how collective patterns in bacterial colonies form, Enkeleida Lushi and her colleagues created tiny racetracks from clear plastic.
A single test to detect multiple plant viruses
20 July, 2016Researchers from the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre have developed a diagnostic toolkit that can accurately detect plant viruses and viroids in a single test.
Could a vaccine for Alzheimer's be on the way?
18 July, 2016Flinders University researchers have contributed to a breakthrough in the quest to discover a vaccine targeting the pathological proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Erase your memories at the flick of a (genetic) switch
01 July, 2016European researchers have shown that some memories can be erased when one particular gene is switched off.
Damselflies in distress — assortative mating could lead to extinction
27 June, 2016Swedish researchers have studied mating preferences in damselflies, with assortative mating found to break down the sexual barrier between species rather than preserve it. This could lead to species becoming extinct.
Blood test to predict premature birth
24 June, 2016Scientists have developed a blood test that can identify women who are at risk of having a premature birth, but are not displaying symptoms, as early as 18 weeks into their pregnancy.
