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Andra Putnis at the Menzies Library.

News | 2 Sep 2024

‘Hiding in plain sight’: The incredible stories that can often go untold

A Masters student has written an intriguing tale of two women’s journeys from war-torn Europe to a new life in Australia.

Dr Si Ming Man from The John Curtin School of Medical Research

News | 23 Aug 2024

What causes food poisoning and how can we avoid it?

ANU immunologists give us advice on how to make sure the food in your kitchen doesn't leave you sprinting to the bathroom.

Dr Teresa Bonello from the Genome Sciences and Cancer Division at JCSMR.

Academic profile, Research story | 22 Aug 2024

In a field of daffodils, this cancer researcher is standing out

Dr Bonello is exploring the crucial elements of the tumour microenvironment.

Dr Vicki Athanasopoulos in a lab at JCSMR.

Research story | 20 Aug 2024

Eye-opening discovery offers fresh hope for disease that can cause blindness

The findings could lead to new and tailored treatments for Sjogren’s Syndrome and lupus.

PhD candidate at the School of Medicine and Psychology, Yangxueqing (Mary) Jiang standing outside the Psychology building at the Australian National University

Analysis and opinion | 9 Aug 2024

Repeated climate-sceptic claims enough to nudge the strongest endorsers

Climate misinformation may be more effective than we’d like to think.

Dr Michael Chapman at the Canberra Region Cancer Centre.

News | 8 Aug 2024

We need to talk about death: planning for end of life

It’s always better to start conversations around death when the stakes are lower.

Project officers Tasha Cole and Taleah Carson in front of an Indigenous mural.

Analysis and opinion | 7 Aug 2024

What matters to First Nations children in Australia? A new app is helping us find out

Australian children are among the healthiest in the world. However, First Nations children continue to be left behind.

Professor Thomas Preiss in a lab at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

Research story | 31 Jul 2024

ANU researchers unlocking the full potential of RNA

JCSMR researchers have received a $4 million boost thanks to the Australian Government’s MRFF National Critical Infrastructure Initiative.

Sarah Mann sits outside on a park bench.

Research story | 29 Jul 2024

Music has the power to move us, and here’s the proof

Sarah Mann has experienced first-hand the way opera singing can impact people.

Sasanan Trakansuebkul with her arms in the air celebrating her 3 minute thesis win.

News | 26 Jul 2024

JCSMR duo take out top honours in ANU 3MT competition

Sasanan Trakansuebkul and Rakshanya Sekar were the winner and runner-up of the 3-minute thesis.

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