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14 Apr 2020
We know what stopped Ebola - and we know what can stop COVID-19
“The vast majority of our community are doing the right thing and that’s what makes me optimistic.”
20 Feb 2020
The toolbox of a bacterial tradie: researchers find new food-poisoning toxin
ANU scientists have discovered new details about the tools used by bacteria to trigger dangerous food poisoning symptoms.
23 Jan 2020
Fighting fatigue: new research on an invisible symptom of multiple sclerosis
When David was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 16 years ago, he read everything he could about the neurological condition.
8 Jan 2020
Hot and bothered: heat affects all of us, but older people face the highest health risks
Heat is the natural hazard associated with the highest mortality in Australia. When heatwaves occur, the death toll routinely reaches into the hundreds.
19 Nov 2019
Close now to where it must be
In 1968, blood samples collected from Galiwin'ku in Arnhem Land were sent to ANU for research. They are now being returned to their island home.
4 Nov 2019
Cracking the brain’s code
Professor Jason Mattingley's neuroscience research is mind blowing.
14 Oct 2019
Indigenous health and 'the gap' would be better served by focusing on positives, not negatives
When you think of Indigenous health, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
1 Oct 2019
Helping doctors diagnose an invisible illness
Researchers hope that a new biobank will help them develop a blood test for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
6 Sep 2019
3MT finalist’s research is personal
PhD student Ibidolapo Adekoya's research interest hit home when her brother was struck down by malaria.
19 Aug 2019
How doctors deal with breaking bad news
How can doctors be helped to perform their most dreaded task?
