In the face of change: how Antarctic microbes can survive a 95°C temperature span
Sensor's cell-like structure said to overcome key blood-testing barrier
Revealed — a common bacterium's role in stubborn wound infections
Depression impacts energy at a cellular level, researchers find
Are discarded peanut shells the affordable and sustainable path to graphene?
Proposed Australian trial eyes up blood testing for Alzheimer's
Utilising networks of GPs across three states, a large-scale study intends on combining digital cognitive tests and blood tests for people at risk of Alzheimer's.
Applications open for $300K pandemic therapeutics fellowships
Applications are now open for the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics' inaugural Cumming Global Fellows program.
CTA granted for CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has granted Clinical Trial Approval for KMCAR T-cell immunotherapy for multiple myeloma.
2026 Snow Fellowship recipients to receive $24m in biomedical funding
Australian biomedical researchers Dr Deborah Burnett, A/Prof Sudarshini Ramanathan and Dr Ira Deveson have been announced as the 2026 Snow Fellowship recipients.
In the face of change: how Antarctic microbes can survive a 95°C temperature span
Analysis of microbial soil samples has helped Australian scientists understand the resilience of Antarctica's unique microbial ecosystems to a changing climate.
Sensor's cell-like structure said to overcome key blood-testing barrier
Drawing inspiration from nature, Australian researchers have developed a sensor they believe overcomes one of the biggest barriers in blood testing.
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Could this biosensor bypass labs with onsite PFAS detection?
La Trobe University has developed a portable biosensor that may allow rapid, onsite detection of...
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Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids...
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HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
The work could lead to the first treatments to prevent the spread of the life-threatening...
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Revealed — a common bacterium's role in stubborn wound infections
A team of international researchers have uncovered how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis, can suppress the body's early...
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A scientist, a cooler and a long-haul flight in the fight against MND
Early in January 2026, neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dunlop boarded a flight from Sydney to the US...
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Clogged 'drains' in the brain an early sign of Alzheimer’s
'Drains' in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get...
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COVID vax linked to smaller risk of heart problems than infection
The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be...
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In the face of change: how Antarctic microbes can survive a 95°C temperature span
Analysis of microbial soil samples has helped Australian scientists understand the resilience of Antarctica's unique microbial ecosystems to a...
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Are discarded peanut shells the affordable and sustainable path to graphene?
Australian researchers have produced small quantities of high-quality graphene via a new process...
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Who's afraid of killer whales? — white sharks and prolonged absences
Is killer whale predation the sole driver of white shark long absence? Australian researchers...
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Five scenarios for the future of Antarctic life
A team of Australian and international researchers have predicted five possible outcomes for how...
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Depression impacts energy at a cellular level, researchers find
Depression symptoms may be rooted in fundamental changes in the way brain and blood cells use energy, a team of Australian and international...
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How a tiny worm changed a decade of scientific thinking
A tiny roundworm has helped University of Queensland scientists rethink the way sensory nerve...
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World's oldest known RNA extracted from woolly mammoth
The RNA sequences are understood to be the oldest ever recovered, coming from mammoth tissue...
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'Longevity gene' could reverse damage from rapid aging disease
A gene found in supercentenarians, who live exceptionally long lives, could counteract the...
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The voice of reason: natural language interfaces to transform lab informatics
In everyday life, voice interaction with technology can save time and reduce friction. The same applies in scientific research.
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AI-driven manufacturing: lessons from the life sciences industry
The use of artificial intelligence for batch monitoring and digital twin development is...
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Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Two recent AI methods, RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN, have totally changed the nature of...
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Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue
Researchers have built a compact robotic system that can autonomously steer a flexible needle...
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