A fresh look at microbes in the Murray River
11 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityFlinders University researchers have presented a new examination of river health with a fresh look at microbial distributions from Murray River water samples.
3D-printed human corneas
09 July, 2018Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have 3D-printed the first human corneas.
Protein complex that shapes T cells' destiny identified
09 July, 2018Scientists at a US-based hospital have identified the mechanism that determines how T cells specialise their development.
Honeybees get stressed too
06 July, 2018If you thought stress was a solely human trait, you thought wrong.
Award-winning technology enhances advanced radiation therapy
02 July, 2018A new hybrid technique enhances the effectiveness of a special form of radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
Genetically engineered enzyme better at breaking down biomass
25 June, 2018A new genetic engineering technique has enabled US scientists to accelerate the evolution of a microorganism's desirable traits.
Australian Antarctic Science Council to be established
21 June, 2018The federal government is creating an Australian Antarctic Science Council to revitalise science research, as well as boost Hobart's position as an Antarctic science hub.
Gene transfer rules written in DNA
20 June, 2018Bacteria's ability to transfer genes, like those associated with antibiotic resistance, is governed by a previously unknown set of rules that are written in the DNA of the recipient.
CSIRO announces Earth observation centre
15 June, 2018The centre will help Australian researchers maximise the benefits of observing Earth from space and further develop Australia's space sector.
Structure of protein pair could guide drug development
08 June, 2018Researchers have visualised how the protein SOCS1 'switches off' cell signalling to dampen immune responses and block cancer growth.
The hidden costs of NGS
04 June, 2018 by Dr Enrique Neumann* | Supplied by: Tecan AustraliaThe $100 genome era is said to be upon us. But is it really?
Nanoscale biophotonics coming to Griffith Uni
01 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Griffith UniversityGriffith University, the latest collaborating partner of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), will host a CNBP research node at its Gold Coast campus.
Real-life flux capacitor inspired by Back to the Future
30 May, 2018A real-life version of Back to the Future's flux capacitor will have important applications in communication technology and quantum computing.
Rapid, non-invasive Zika detection tool
29 May, 2018Researchers from Australia, Brazil and the US have developed a fast and effective tool to detect Zika virus.
Chasing the DNA of the Loch Ness Monster
25 May, 2018The story of the Loch Ness monster is one of the world's greatest mysteries.
