Research & development

New RNA sequencing strategy to study gut microbiome activity

19 December, 2018

Researchers have developed a high-throughput RNA sequencing strategy to study the activity of the gut microbiome.


TRIM21 and antibody immunity

12 December, 2018

Dr Leo James is presenting at the the 44th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function, where he'll introduce TRIM21 and explain why it is important.  


Wild yeasts may improve wine from warmer climates

11 December, 2018

Dr Ana Hranilovic has discovered that certain strains of naturally occurring yeasts have beneficial effects in wine production.


Researchers discover a new disease and its genetic cause

10 December, 2018

Researchers have discovered a new human disease and the gene responsible for it.


Genomics for Australian Plants Framework Initiative launched

07 December, 2018

Genome sequencing is providing significant genetic information for many of the world's plant species; however, more can be achieved through collaboration.


Protein engineering in focus at Lorne Proteins

04 December, 2018

2018 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Professor Frances Arnold will deliver a special evening lecture on protein engineering at the 44th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function.


Zapping tumours in less than a second

03 December, 2018

Two potential treatments — one using X-rays, the other using protons — aim to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy by vastly shrinking the length of a typical session.


Govt launches new science advisory body

30 November, 2018

The National Science and Technology Council is set to take the place of the Commonwealth Science Council as the peak advisory body to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on science and technology.


Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment sequencing solution

30 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Illumina Australia Pty Ltd

The Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment is a targeted sequencing solution.


Doctors swallow Lego for science

29 November, 2018

"My child swallowed a piece of Lego, how long will it take to exit?" Six fearless Australian paediatricians recently ingested Lego heads in order to answer this burning question.


Blood test detects early-stage ovarian cancer

23 November, 2018

Researchers from the University of Adelaide and Griffith University have developed a new blood test for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.


What can flying insects contribute to neuroscience?

20 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders University

How can extraordinarily rapid insect responses occur when the body's pre-motor pathways run into a bottleneck linking messages from the brain to the wings and body?


2018 Metcalf Prizes — winners announced

16 November, 2018

Dr Heather Lee and Enzo Porrello have received the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia's 2018 Metcalf Prizes.


Rare cancer trial results released

14 November, 2018

Genomic profiling could benefit many Australians with rare cancers, according to results from a pilot study for rare cancers.


UNSW to analyse DNA samples from 15,000 aspirin trial patients

09 November, 2018

UNSW scientists are conducting genetic analysis of DNA samples from ASPREE trial participants.


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