Infection Archives - Page 9 of 305

Genetic sequencing of new virus affecting babies

Scientists have sequenced a new virus that affects babies, in an important first step towards combating the illness. Geelong scientists […]

Carbs during workouts help immune system recovery

Eating carbohydrates during intense exercise helps to minimise exercise-induced immune disturbances and can aid the body’s recovery, QUT research has […]

Risk of Ross River Virus global epidemic

Australia’s Ross River Virus (RRV) could be the next mosquito-borne global epidemic according to a new research study led by […]

Australia on track to cure hepatitis C

More Australians have been treated for hepatitis C in the past 12 months than the last decade combined, following the […]

Virus inspires new way to deliver cancer drugs

Drugs disguised as viruses are providing new weapons in the battle against cancer, promising greater accuracy and fewer side effects […]

Tiny particles with a big, cool role to play in microscopy

Researchers at UTS, as part of a large international collaboration, have made a breakthrough in the development of compact, low-cost […]

Australian parasite discovery raises concern about neglected tropical diseases

A chance encounter in northern Australia with a previously undocumented parasite has allowed scientists to join important evolutionary dots, highlighting […]