13 Feb 2020 Museum visitors spit for science, revealing how lifestyle and diet impacts our microbes Preliminary results of an ongoing study reveal which bacteria are found in the mouths of Victorians and suggests a healthier diet is key to improved microbial richness.
12 Feb 2020 Patients with challenging cancers to benefit from genomic sequencing More than 1000 Victorian cancer patients are set to benefit from real-time genomic testing in the next three years, aiming to improve diagnosis and provide more targeted and effective treatments for cancers of unmet need.
6 Feb 2020 Wasp nests used to date ancient Kimberley rock art Mud wasp nests have helped establish a date for one of the ancient styles of Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberley.
6 Feb 2020 Unprecedented exploration generates most comprehensive map of cancer genomes to date An international team has completed the most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes to date, significantly improving our fundamental understanding of cancer and signposting new directions for its diagnosis and treatment.
4 Feb 2020 Saliva test show high drug use among aggressive ED patients A large number of threatening patients who presented at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Emergency Department (ED) tested positive to methamphetamine use, according to new research.
2 Feb 2020 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) update The University of Melbourne continues to monitor the evolving novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation and is providing ongoing advice and support to students and staff.
31 Jan 2020 More countries accepting the environment must take centre stage New research shows that an increasing number of countries are publishing ecosystem accounts, helping to embed nature in economic and financial decisions.
30 Jan 2020 Distance influenced Australian coverage of Christchurch terror attack New Zealand and Australian media coverage of the Christchurch mosque attack was poles apart, according to new research.
29 Jan 2020 Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) statement The University of Melbourne is closely monitoring the circumstances around the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and is supporting students and staff. The situation is constantly evolving.
29 Jan 2020 Melbourne scientists first to grow and share novel coronavirus Scientists from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity – a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne hospital – have successfully grown the coronavirus (COVID-19) from a patient sample, which will provide expert international laboratories with crucial information to help combat the virus.