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.
Do the dorsal straddle — a new mating position in Indian night frogs
23 June, 2016Scientists have discovered that the Bombay night frog mates differently to the almost 7000 species of frogs and toads found worldwide.
Exterminating antibiotic resistance
14 June, 2016 by Lauren DavisA British citizen science project has found a possible new source of antibiotics in the most unlikely of places — a 'Dalek' prop from science-fiction program Doctor Who.
Neuroscience student rapidly separates cells
06 June, 2016PhD students from the University of Wollongong recently collaborated to develop a device that effectively and efficiently separates purified neurons from other types of cells.
Screening test to detect antibiotic resistance
03 June, 2016Professor Tim Inglis has been awarded US$100,000 to develop a screening test that will detect antibiotic resistance in remote and low-resource settings and ensure the right antibiotics can be prescribed.
