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Research story | 26 Mar 2024
Gene discovery offers new hope for Aussies living with chronic skin disease
Scientists from The Australian National University have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis.
Research story | 21 Mar 2024
Generosity of spirit and time make this mentor shine
What makes Associate Professor Riccardo Natoli special?
News | 8 Mar 2024
A new ANU course to explore the complex relationship between mind and brain
In a first of its kind in Australia, ANU is offering a single degree program – a Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience and Psychology (BPNP) – that provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to explore the complex relationships between mind and brain through a transdisciplinary lens.
News, Research story | 4 Mar 2024
‘Everyone does it’: mythbusting young Australians’ overestimation of vaping among peers
E-cigarette use is seen as widespread, common and normal among young Australians even though hard data indicate that the clear majority of teens have not vaped, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
News, Research story | 1 Mar 2024
Scientists show the importance of “putting the brakes on” cytokines to prevent autoantibodies and lupus
A new study has found that rare coding variants in a lupus risk gene could help understand how the immune system mistakenly targets the body's own tissues.
Academic profile | 28 Feb 2024
Ready for the challenge: New Director's ambition still burns
“Researchers are great people, but they live and survive in a tough environment," Professor Gardiner said.
News, Research story | 28 Feb 2024
Sliding doors moment leads to PhD aimed at improving the lives of patients battling rare diseases
Yanran Fan always thought she’d become a lawyer. Instead, she's pursuing a PhD.
News, Research story | 21 Feb 2024
Scientists discover new function of platelets that remove old red blood cells
Researchers at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) have found a new function of platelets apart from their known role in preventing bleeding and helping us fight off infections.
News, Student profile | 19 Feb 2024
Mother-daughter duo fulfilling long-held career dreams
Duo on a mission: Meet Jeanette and Charlotte Ryan, a mother-daughter team navigating their career paths at the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology.
News, Research story | 19 Feb 2024
Research leaves smoking stereotypes up in smoke
A first-of-its-kind national study from The Australian National University (ANU) has debunked common myths about who smokes in Australia and will help provide better support and potentially life-saving interventions for 2.5 million daily smokers.