Melbourne researchers have uncovered genes responsible for the way the body fights infection at the point of ‘invasion’ – whether it’s the skin, liver, lungs or the gut. Research led b... Read more
Melbourne researchers have shown a type of leukaemia can be successfully ‘reversed’ by coaxing the cancer cells back into normal development. The discovery was made using a model of B-progen... Read more
A possible means of minimising the impact of flu pandemics A protein called SOCS4 has been shown to act as a handbrake on the immune system’s runaway reaction to flu infection, providi... Read more
Melbourne scientists have made the surprise discovery that malaria parasites can ‘talk’ to each other – a social behaviour to ensure the parasite’s survival and improve its chances of being... Read more
These results from this study provide hope that a viable alternative to fossil fuels may soon be available. With increasing demands for sustainable energy, being able to cost-efficiently pro... Read more