24/02/2020

Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

A green, single-celled organism called Chlamydomonas reinhardtii has served as a model species for topics spanning algae-based biofuels […]
14/01/2020

Genetics may determine who benefits from broccoli’s effects on kidney health

New research indicates that the benefits of a dietary compound on kidney health may depend on an individual’s genetics. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of JASN, may be helpful for tailoring interventions to prevent or treat kidney disease.
09/01/2020

Breakthrough in Zika virus vaccine

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have made significant advances in developing a novel vaccine against Zika virus, […]
07/01/2020

Protein that triggers plant defences to light stress identified

A newly discovered protein turns on plants’ cellular defence to excessive light and other stress factors caused by a changing climate, according to a new study published in eLife.
30/12/2019

New antibiotics target the outer membrane of bacteria

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global public-health problem. One group of bacteria, called Gram-negative bacteria, is particularly difficult […]
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