The University of Melbourne
Enlisting nanoparticles in the fight against superbugs
As antibiotics become less and less effective, researchers are turning to new ways to defeat drug-resistant bacteria like Golden Staph.
Research
Macquarie University
New lung biopsy procedure revolutionises cancer diagnosis process
Macquarie University Hospital respiratory specialists have devised an ingenious combination of existing equipment that can do the work of a million-dollar surgical robot for a fraction of the cost.
Edith Cowan University
Genetic link between diabetes and gut health could offer treatment solutions
Researchers at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Type 2 Diabetes and certain gut disorders, which could pave the way for more effective therapies.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Ancient skeletons prove little interbreeding in modern dingoes
DNA sourced from dingo bones predating the arrival of Europeans in Australia shows that modern dingoes retain much of their ancient genetic makeup, with little interbreeding with domestic dogs.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Driverless cars struggle to track objects while moving. So why don’t our eyes?
New research may have turned more than 100 years of thinking about the way our brains process visual information on its head.
Edith Cowan University
Pomegranates could offer a solution to fatty liver disease
Ellegic acid, an antioxidant found in some fruits and vegetables, could have on halting and potentially reversing the damage caused by fatty liver disease.
Macquarie University
Ground-breaking family law firm bridges affordability gap
A pioneering law firm based at Macquarie University aims to soothe the sting of family breakdown for those not eligible for Legal Aid, yet still unable to easily afford commercial fees.
Edith Cowan University
Report finds Direct Lithium Extraction critical to keeping future production sustainable
ECU Associate Professor Amir Razmjou has released an independent report for the International Lithium Association into the critical need for direct lithium extraction in the future. The report found sustainable methods, including membrane technology, are essential to meeting growing global demand.
Macquarie University
Online treatment as effective as face-to-face for kids with anxiety, study finds
An online program to help children and teenagers beat anxiety has been shown to be as effective in the long term as treatment with a therapist, potentially improving access to care while saving families money.
Macquarie University
Stargazing in broad daylight: How a multi-lens telescope is changing astronomy
Macquarie University's Huntsman Telescope has successfully demonstrated daytime astronomy using an array of Canon camera lenses and offering the potential to continuously monitor celestial objects and satellites.
James Cook University
Weed sprayer a game-changer for farmers
Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and Reef run-off thanks to an innovative new crop sprayer project led by James Cook University.
Macquarie University
How brain research breakthrough could spark next generation of hearing devices
New brain research has busted a 75 year-old theory about how humans hear. Distinguished Professor David McAlpine explains how the findings could lead to better voice recognition technology as well as more advanced hearing devices.