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30
Sep
2022
Scientists step closer to unlocking new leukaemia treatments »
New research from ANU and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre could lead to new treatments for leukaemia patients who have relapsed.
29
Sep
2022
Australia's COVID vaccine program has stalled, data shows »
Australians with lower levels of education and household income are significantly less likely to have received a third or fourth COVID shot.
26
Sep
2022
Improving health outcomes for First Nations Australians »
A new DNA database will help improve diagnostic rates for First Nations Australians living with rare genetic disorders.
23
Sep
2022
Magic Glasses a cheap weapon in the battle against infection »
An innovative health education program could help reduce the prevalence of intestinal worms at very little cost, a new ANU study has shown.
21
Sep
2022
National network to improve Indigenous health outcomes »
A new national network will be established to advance the benefits from Genomic Medicine for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,...
01
Sep
2022
Study reveals forgotten orphans left behind in pandemic »
A global study of pandemic deaths has revealed why some countries have seen a greater number of children who have lost one or both parents.
01
Sep
2022
Bird protection tool nets ANU scientists Eureka Prize »
A team of ANU scientists has taken out one of the country’s top science prizes for developing a tool for farmers.
29
Aug
2022
Oldest case of a rare genetic condition discovered »
A group of international researchers has uncovered a skeleton with a super rare genetic condition that gives men an extra X chromosome.
29
Aug
2022
We’ve been testing Canberra’s drugs. Here’s what we found »
Results from the first month of pill testing in Canberra provide a fascinating window on the local drug scene.
25
Aug
2022
Coke light: drug tests show 40% of 'cocaine' had no cocaine »
Researchers from The Australian National University have released results from Australia’s first government-backed pill testing service.
17
Aug
2022
Study shows impact of disasters on mothers and babies »
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows areas of Queensland impacted by tropical cyclones had a significantly...
04
Aug
2022
Bacteria busting proteins offer potential for smarter drugs »
A group of bacteria-killing proteins inside the immune system could hold the key to eliminating meningitis, pneumonia and sepsis.
19
Jul
2022
ANU to evaluate Australia's first drug testing facility »
ANU researchers will evaluate Australia's first bricks and mortar drug testing facility, which launched in Canberra today.
19
Jul
2022
Call to count breast milk in food statistics »
Milk produced by breastfeeding mothers is an important indicator of a nation’s food security, according to a study led by The ANU.
29
Jun
2022
Open Air Factor: a natural form of infection control? »
An infectious diseases expert from ANU says a forgotten but formidable protective agent could be key to defending against COVID-19.
17
Jun
2022
Indigenous communities facing housing crisis »
ANU experts warn poor quality housing is posing a serious health risk to Australia's remote Indigenous communities.
06
May
2022
Scientists closer to outsmarting malaria parasites »
ANU researchers have discovered why malaria parasites are vulnerable to some drug therapies but resistant to others.
06
May
2022
Men work out on time borrowed from women »
Men appear to “borrow” free time from their female partners to exercise but women don’t get the same time in return, experts say.
05
May
2022
New tool to calculate the value of breastfeeding »
A simple new tool developed by researchers at ANU will tally the volume and monetary value of breastmilk.
28
Apr
2022
Lupus-causing gene paves way for new and tailored treatments »
ANU researchers have identified a gene called TLR7 that, when over-activated, is responsible for causing the autoimmune disease lupus.
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