Viruses

The H5 bird flu virus has been detected in Australia for the first time, raising fears for wildlife, livestock and the nation's biosecurity. Here's what the experts say, and what you can do to help

A new understanding of how the immune system sustains long-term protection could revolutionise treatments for chronic diseases and cancer

New research finds that the gene that protects wheat from Wheat Yellow Mosaic Virus originated in an ancient wild relative

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease to Bali was not unexpected, but what we each do next will determine the consequences for Australia

Australia has been free of foot-and-mouth disease since 1872, but outbreaks in neighbouring countries are a cause for concern

To stamp out the Varroa destructor parasite now attacking honeybees, we need to be targeting potentially infected feral honeybee populations

The award-winning team behind an affordable and effective gastro vaccine is ensuring it will save as many newborn lives as possible globally

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

It’s now mathematically impossible that Melbourne will reach its COVID-19 case target to release to Step 3 of the Roadmap soon - but how might we open up a little and beat the disease modelling?

COVID-3D, a new open-access tool harnesses SARS-CoV-2 genomic and structural information to help ensure therapeutic efforts remain effective