Viruses can ‘hitchhike’ on microplastics
Microplastics are not just tiny particles that can be ingested, they can also carry viruses, a University of Queensland study…
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Synthetic firefly’s glow lights new path to disease detection
A research team has found a way to synthetically create a firefly’s ‘glow’ that could have positive impacts on the…
Ticks weaken skin’s immune response
Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team led by Johanna Strobl…
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain from plants to insects and from insects to fish: A new study from the…
Heat exhaustion in dogs
On hot days, it is extremely important to know not only how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion in…
TBE virus decoded
TBE virus: activation mechanism of flaviviruses identified: A collaboration between researchers at the Center for Virology of the Medical University…
Spider venom drug start up success
The drug candidate, which was developed by a University of Queensland research team, uses a molecule found in the venom…
Blood clotting venom research
Blood clotting venom research: Some of the world’s deadliest snakes could soon be saving lives, with research from The University…
Mosquito spit could hold key to vaccinations
A molecule in mosquito spit has been identified as a potential new target for vaccination against a range of diseases…
World blood donor day: Giving pets a new leash of life
This World Blood Donor Day (14 June) the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating the amazing cats and dogs which…