Research stories

Research stories

Meet our researchers and students as they share their stories and the research that is advancing health and medicine. 

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Ian Cockburn Andy Xin Gao
Friday, 09 Feb 2024
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The discovery of a previously unknown ability of a group of cells, known as ABCs, to fight infections could open doors for longer lasting malaria treatments.

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Abhimanu Pandey - Si Ming Man
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2024
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An immune system protein can be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, new ANU research has found.

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Assosicate Professor Simon Jiang
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024
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In a world where healthcare can feel impersonal, ANU researchers are making medical diagnoses at a genetic level and tailoring treatments to individuals like never before.

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Azure Hermes
Friday, 15 Dec 2023
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Groundbreaking new research from ANU scientists could help address health inequities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Prof Carola Venuesa and Kathleen Folbigg
Thursday, 14 Dec 2023
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Kathleen Folbigg was imprisoned over the deaths of her four children. Then, an ANU-led breakthrough uncovered the medical mystery behind the tragedy.

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Friday, 30 Jun 2023
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a complex pathogen with far-reaching impacts. Over the course of five years, researchers Navneet and Sherin have made significant strides in understanding the virus, shedding light on its intricacies and paving the way for potential advancements in treatment.

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Canberra Clinical Genomics Edda Koina
Thursday, 15 Jun 2023
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Finding answers to complex genetic health conditions has huge implications for those affected. It's something that strongly motivates Dr Edda Koina.

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Monday, 15 May 2023
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Iron is an essential nutrient, but iron overload raises the risk of type two diabetes and pancreatitis, according to experts at ANU.

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Dr Amee George at The ANU Centre for Therapeutic Discovery
Friday, 03 Feb 2023
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Defects in the cellular protein factories can cause rare disorders known as ribosomopathies. A team led by Dr Amee George looks to find therapeutic targets through unravelling the molecular mechanisms underlying the diseases.

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