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2026 Snow Fellowship recipients to receive $24m in biomedical funding

31 March, 2026

Australian biomedical researchers Dr Deborah Burnett, A/Prof Sudarshini Ramanathan and Dr Ira Deveson have been announced as the 2026 Snow Fellowship recipients.


Cayman Chemical Autophagy-Focused Screening Library (96-Well)

31 March, 2026

The Cayman Chemical Autophagy-Focused Screening Library (96-Well) is for screening a variety of autophagy-associated compounds.


Role of E. faecalis in stubborn wound infections revealed

24 March, 2026

This video explains findings of a recent study that uncovered how Enterococcus faecalis can suppress the body's early warning system in wounds.


Revealed — a common bacterium's role in stubborn wound infections

24 March, 2026

A team of international researchers have uncovered how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis, can suppress the body's early warning system in wounds.


$780m Sydney Biomedical Accelerator gains its founding Executive Director

12 March, 2026

Professor Victoria Cogger has been appointed as founding Executive Director of the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, which opens in 2028.


Multi-site paediatric trial to test individualised mRNA vaccines

06 March, 2026

Scientific lead Professor Brandon Wainwright AM from The University of Queensland's Frazer Institute explains the significance of the PaedNEO-VAX trial.


Portable point-of-care test detects four common STIs in under an hour

04 March, 2026

Australian researchers have developed a portable point-of-care test that detects four common sexually transmitted infections at once, in under an hour.


The University of Sydney formalises cervical cancer elimination partnership

17 February, 2026

The success of a cervical cancer elimination program has led to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Timor-Leste Ministry of Health.


argenx and Monash University partner against autoimmune diseases

06 February, 2026

To advance a pioneering molecule for autoimmune diseases, global immunology company argenx has signed a strategic partnership with Monash University.


A scientist, a cooler and a long-haul flight in the fight against MND

02 February, 2026 by Stephen Downes*

Early in January 2026, neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dunlop boarded a flight from Sydney to the US with a precious and unusual item of carry-on luggage.


Babies of stressed mothers likely to get their teeth earlier

10 December, 2025

Maternal stress during pregnancy can speed up the timing of teeth eruption, which may be an early warning sign of faster biological aging.


Clogged 'drains' in the brain an early sign of Alzheimer’s

26 November, 2025

'Drains' in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get clogged up in people who show signs of developing Alzheimer's disease.


Common medications linked to adverse breast cancer outcomes

25 November, 2025

An international study has found concerning evidence about the impact of a range of common medications on the treatment outcomes for patients with breast cancer.


COVID vax linked to smaller risk of heart problems than infection

14 November, 2025

The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be substantially lower than the risk following infection.


No clear link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism/ADHD

13 November, 2025

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, according to an in-depth review.


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