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16
Sep
2020
New blood test finds undetected COVID-19 cases »
“This test is another weapon in our armoury to combat further waves of the virus.”
11
Sep
2020
Lifestyle changes could beat Alzheimer's »
It may be possible to prevent Alzheimer's disease for those already experiencing cognitive decline, according to new research from The...
02
Sep
2020
Tens of thousands train in contact tracing for the bush »
“There are language and cultural differences to consider, and in some places, there is a lack of telecommunications."
27
Aug
2020
Australia to ‘bounce back better’ if COVID policies stay »
Experts are calling for many of the 156 government policy measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic to stay long term.
25
Aug
2020
Coronavirus may be transmitted through the air, experts warn »
"We need to consider the most effective prevention methods in line with our evolving knowledge."
25
Aug
2020
How COVID-19 and bushfires impacted new mums and babies »
A new survey developed by The Australian National University (ANU) will examine the effects of this year's bushfires and COVID-19 on...
20
Aug
2020
Genetic finding sheds new light on child murder case »
Researchers have found a new gene mutation that leads to sudden infant death, which could unlock the case of Kathleen Folbigg.
05
Aug
2020
Your brain gets bigger if you’re anxious and depressed »
When depression and anxiety occur together, it leads to an increase in size of the part of the brain linked to emotions.
31
Jul
2020
ANU mental health advocate honoured »
“The most important thing is speaking out about mental health makes it okay to not be okay."
30
Jul
2020
Authors needed for bushfire smoke children’s book »
“People who have experienced the last bushfire season with children have a story to tell. We want to hear it and shape it into a story."
24
Jul
2020
Prominent Australians call for post-pandemic survival plan »
More than 200 well-known Australians are calling for immediate action to ensure the human future.
22
Jul
2020
Malaria breakthrough set to change vaccine design »
“This discovery could apply to all manner of diseases and particularly for the ones that don't have effective vaccines."
16
Jul
2020
‘Simple’ gestational diabetes test fix for accuracy »
Professor Nolan: “This is a real problem leading to unreliable gestational diabetes test results in many countries around the world."
03
Jul
2020
Test confirms no trace of coronavirus in ACT sewage »
A comprehensive testing program has found no traces of SARS-CoV-2 in Canberra’s sewage system.
25
Jun
2020
$8 million to help immune system hunt down and beat cancer »
Dr Marian Burr will use her generous Snow Fellowship to help develop new treatments against deadly cancers.
24
Jun
2020
Aboriginal and Torres Strait smoking rates in decline »
Smoking rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have declined by almost 10 per cent in the last 15 years, according to a...
18
Jun
2020
Speaking out against racism in schools: new report »
"We need to ensure schools are free from racism and that all children have the opportunity to thrive without the burden of racism."
15
Jun
2020
A toolkit to aid scientists and people with MS work together »
A new toolkit developed by The Australian National University (ANU), with the funding support of an MS Research Australia Incubator Grant,...
11
Jun
2020
Virtual connections can combat loneliness »
Researchers say that even just one meaningful interaction, virtual or face-to-face, can have lasting mental health benefits.
10
Jun
2020
Alcohol consumption increases during COVID-19 crisis »
Australians are drinking alcohol more frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic than before, a new report from ANU shows.
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