'Origami' diagnostic device for remote malaria detection
28 February, 2019Researchers have revealed how origami-style folded paper, prepared with a printer and a hotplate, has detected malaria with 98% sensitivity in infected participants in Uganda.
40% of insect species threatened with extinction
20 February, 2019 by Lauren DavisA catastrophic threat exists to 40% of species over the next 100 years, with butterflies, moths, dragonflies, bees, ants and dung beetles most at risk.
Metabolic reprogramming in cancer
20 February, 2019 by Mansi GandhiMetabolomics, a study of small molecules — or metabolites — within organisms, cells and tissues, is an important and rapidly growing branch of 'omics'.
'Cellular barcoding' pinpoints cells responsible for spread of cancer
18 February, 2019Researchers have used a technique called cellular barcoding to tag, track and pinpoint cells responsible for the spread of breast cancer from the main tumour into the blood and other organs.
Hydrogen loss hints at the impending death of a galaxy
12 February, 2019 by Lauren DavisUsing CSIRO's ASKAP radio telescope, researchers have witnessed what they claim is the beginning of the end for one of the Milky Way's neighbouring galaxies.
3D map of the Milky Way reveals its true shape
06 February, 2019Astronomers have revealed that the Milky Way's disc of stars becomes increasingly 'warped' and twisted the further away the stars are from the galaxy's centre.
Variable gene expression helps plants survive environmental change
04 February, 2019Scientists discover how 'twin' plants with identical genes, grown in identical environments, continue to display unique characteristics all of their own.
Research, industry collaborations increase by 64%
01 February, 2019The relationship between researchers and industry has strengthened, according to the latest National Survey of Research Commercialisation.
Rare genetic brain disorder identified
25 January, 2019An international team of researchers, led by MCRI, have identified a rare genetic brain disorder.
New ocean species are evolving fastest in Antarctica
24 January, 2019New research led by Museums Victoria has overturned previous theories about how the biodiversity of our oceans evolved.
How hagfish choke their enemies with slime
23 January, 2019The eel-like hagfish has survived on Earth for at least 300 million years, thanks to its ability to fend off predators by producing and choking them with slime.
Help stop the spread of marine pests this summer
22 January, 2019More than two-thirds of water users are unaware of the threat posed by marine pests, according to a recent survey by Parks Victoria.
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.
