Professor Spencer Williams

Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, University of Melbourne

Health & Medicine

New drug target for sugar-coated viruses

Many viruses – including coronaviruses – have a protective outer layer of proteins, fats and sugars. New research shows targeting sugar production has potential for broad-spectrum antiviral drugs

Sciences & Technology

Found: The little surprise in leafy greens

Scientists have solved a 50-year mystery by discovering an enzyme that reveals how good gut bacteria works, giving us another reason to eat our greens

Sciences & Technology

Podcast

Go with the gut: Our symbiotic relationship with our intestinal bacteria

The ecological community your body’s hosting and its impact on your health