Disease

Some people just seem to attract mosquitoes, but what’s the science behind it? Beer might have something to do with it

The Wolbachia bacterium prevents mosquitoes from spreading dengue fever – and now a new strain is protecting people in Malaysia

Researchers are using large datasets to investigate rare vaccine side effects and respond to community concerns faster

A mosquito trap that could significantly reduce egg numbers may be the answer to controlling mosquito-borne diseases – like the Buruli ulcer – in Victoria

This WHO World Food Safety Day reminds us that everyone is susceptible to food-borne disease, but we can all help prevent illness with a few simple steps

After COVID, the impact of long-term health conditions is being felt across the workforce. But managers are keeping their illnesses a secret over career concerns

New research into the embryo health of captive bred Southern Corroboree frogs may help their survival and guide conservation efforts

New research identifies the best treatments to protect Cambodia’s crucial landmine detection dogs from deadly tick-borne diseases

DNA is tightly packed in our cells but new research shows how it unravels to switch genes on and off, potentially helping us understand how to silence a disease-causing gene

A Melbourne-based startup has built an mRNA platform that Australian scientists can use to accelerate their research