Global partnership to create home-grown vaccines
Queensland will become a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a global partnership formed in the United…
Infection/Disease
Previously unknown antibiotic resistance widespread among bacteria
Genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics are much more widespread in our environment than was previously realised. A new…
‘Smart bandages’ could provide drug-free wound care
A new generation of wirelessly-powered, environmentally-friendly ‘smart bandages’ could help patients with non-healing wounds avoid infections, scientists say. The bandage…
New PhD course in Indigenous Knowledge
A new PhD course in Indigenous Knowledge – the first of its kind in Australia – will offer a unique…
WHO urges Governments to stop subsidising tobacco farming
On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more…
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks in Victoria, Australia. Researchers have developed a surveillance system capable of detecting elevated risks…
Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock
Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock: University of Queensland-led research has revealed liver cells influence the body’s…
Global network to detect and prevent infectious disease threat
WHO and partners are launching a global network to help protect people from infectious disease threats through the power of…
Preventing an mpox resurgence this summer
An mpox resurgence in the European region this spring and summer? To prevent that, key measures must continue. One year…
Topic: Simple steps to get ahead this hay fever season
Simple steps to get ahead this hay fever season: Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects approximately a…