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Faster, more accurate newborn sepsis test in development

Testing newborn babies for sepsis could become faster and more accurate, reducing complications and deaths, thanks to the development of a WA-led point-of-care neonatal sepsis test.

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The five women uncovering the secrets of brain health in menopause

Leading women researchers from Murdoch University are teaming up to uncover how menopause impacts brain health, in a study which is the first of its kind.

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Carnaby’s cockatoos exposed to dangerous pesticide concentrations in the Wheatbelt

A new Murdoch University study has uncovered alarming levels of pesticide contamination in the food sources of endangered Carnaby’s cockatoos in the Wheatbelt — including concentrations well above regulatory limits found in seed spills near grain silos.

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We attached cameras to whale sharks and captured krill chases never witnessed before

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) – the world’s biggest fish – are one of the most charismatic marine species. They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky enough to encounter them, making people deeply curious about their lives and invested in their conservation.

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Murdoch University launches Australian higher ed's first dual-pathway First Nations training framework

In a first for the Australian university sector - Murdoch University has launched a dual-pathway training framework centring First Nations Cultural Leadership alongside non-Indigenous cultural capability.

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Central nervous system a key player in diabetes pain

Changes within the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, can be a key reason for pain in people with diabetes, and future treatments could focus on restoring the brain’s pain blocking systems, according to new research.

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Can hyper-real virtual worlds make us feel better?

Virtual reality tools have untapped potential to elicit positive emotions for use in education, healthcare, architecture and psychological therapy, according to new research.

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Could microalgae be the future for sustainable architecture in WA?

Microalgae‑based architecture is gaining attention globally as a sustainable design solution, and the concept could soon become a reality in Western Australia.

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First successful lab colony of polyphagous shot hole borer in WA

A major breakthrough has been achieved in the fight against the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB), Euwallacea fornicatus in Western Australia.

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New forensic tool provides intelligence to link serial killer victims by analysing facial similarities

Extreme heat is forcing Western Australia’s critically endangered western ringtail possum (Ngwayir) to cut back on vital activity and feeding, new research shows.

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Western ringtail possums are feeling the heat

Extreme heat is forcing Western Australia’s critically endangered western ringtail possum (Ngwayir) to cut back on vital activity and feeding, new research shows.

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Marine scientist combines disability support with ocean conservation

A marine scientist from Murdoch University is using his unique expertise to ensure people with disabilities have access to the ocean and its wellbeing benefits.