Vampire bats could hold key to new treatments; criminal activity hampers research
21 January, 2019Vampire bats could hold the key to new treatments for a range of serious medical problems, but researchers have hit a snag accessing the specimens needed to advance their work.
Bioherbicide approved to combat introduced weeds
17 January, 2019 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandThe Di Bak Parkinsonia fungal bioherbicide has become the first woody weed bioherbicide to be granted federal regulatory approval.
Aus–Norway partnership to create rapid-response vaccines
17 January, 2019The University of Queensland and CEPI have signed a partnership to develop a technology that enables targeted and rapid vaccine production against multiple viral pathogens.
Parkinson's discovery could lead to new therapies
21 December, 2018Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have discovered how a protein linked to Parkinson's disease may protect cells such as neurons in the brain.
Eavesdropping viruses re-engineered to attack diseases
21 December, 2018 by Liz Fuller-WrightResearchers have identified a virus — VP882 — that can listen in on bacterial conversations and can be re-engineered to attack diseases.
Key melanoma protein identified
21 December, 2018Scientists from the Centenary Institute, in collaboration with 11 other Australian research institutions, have identified protein RAB27A as a key driver of melanoma metastasis.
New RNA sequencing strategy to study gut microbiome activity
19 December, 2018Researchers have developed a high-throughput RNA sequencing strategy to study the activity of the gut microbiome.
TRIM21 and antibody immunity
12 December, 2018Dr Leo James is presenting at the the 44th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function, where he'll introduce TRIM21 and explain why it is important.
Wild yeasts may improve wine from warmer climates
11 December, 2018Dr Ana Hranilovic has discovered that certain strains of naturally occurring yeasts have beneficial effects in wine production.
Researchers discover a new disease and its genetic cause
10 December, 2018Researchers have discovered a new human disease and the gene responsible for it.
Genomics for Australian Plants Framework Initiative launched
07 December, 2018Genome sequencing is providing significant genetic information for many of the world's plant species; however, more can be achieved through collaboration.
Protein engineering in focus at Lorne Proteins
04 December, 20182018 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Professor Frances Arnold will deliver a special evening lecture on protein engineering at the 44th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function.
Zapping tumours in less than a second
03 December, 2018Two potential treatments — one using X-rays, the other using protons — aim to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy by vastly shrinking the length of a typical session.
Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment sequencing solution
30 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Illumina Australia Pty LtdThe Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment is a targeted sequencing solution.
Govt launches new science advisory body
30 November, 2018The National Science and Technology Council is set to take the place of the Commonwealth Science Council as the peak advisory body to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on science and technology.
