A distinguished science and research leader with 20 years of experience in science and technology, Sriram brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Chief Scientist.

Reconstructing bat organ physiology in the lab lets scientists explore how zoonotic viruses work — ie, those that jump from animals to humans. [ + ]

The 37.7-metre vessel will replace the 40-year-old MRV Ngerin, which has undertaken over 500 voyages but is now unable to meet the growing demands of modern marine science. [ + ]

Researchers say they have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), after identifying 30 regions on the human genome associated with this debilitating condition. [ + ]

The TGA has approved SKYTROFA as a treatment for growth failure in children and adolescents aged from 3–18 years due to insufficient endogenous growth hormone secretion. [ + ]

The new blood test can rapidly detect abnormalities in up to 50% of all known rare genetic diseases in a matter of days by analysing the pathogenicity of thousands of gene mutations at once. [ + ]

A research team has found a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell. [ + ]

Genetics accounts for about a quarter of the differences in when children take their first steps, suggesting that some children may naturally start walking earlier or later because of their genetic propensity. [ + ]

With DNA data and machine learning, accurate bacterial resistance predictions can be made in minutes. [ + ]

Researchers have shown how platelet clumping can be tracked in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), opening the door to safer, more personalised treatment. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered a new type of glycopeptide antibiotic known as saarvienin A, found to have strong activity against highly resistant bacterial strains.

The health education and research complex will house more than 1200 researchers and clinician scientists on its 36,000 m² site, spanning The University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. [ + ]

Abnormal immune cells are driving ongoing intestinal inflammation that causes symptoms like diarrhoea, pain and malnutrition — even when gluten is removed from the diet. [ + ]

The AI system can accurately recognise and classify a wide variety of scents, resulting in a high-performance artificial olfaction platform that is said to surpass existing technologies. [ + ]

Babies who receive a RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth appear to show higher levels of good bacteria in their gut, better protecting them against infection during the first weeks of life. [ + ]