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Crimes Of Evolution: Genes Stolen From Captive Algae
Microscopic animals held algae captive and stole their genes for energy production millions of years ago, reveals a new study.
Immune Gene Linked To Control Of HIV Virus
A gene that is essential for embryo survival could also be the key to treating chronic infections such as HIV.
OPINION: Asian Century White Paper Sets Tricky Targets For Universities
Australia should aim for six or eight of its universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally, writes Prof. Simon Marginson of the University of Melbourne.
Too Much Housework Cuts Lifespan Of Female Komodo Dragons By Half
Researchers have found that female Komodo Dragons live half as long as males on average, seemingly due to their nest-building and egg-guarding duties.
Specialized Immune Cells Use Vitamin B To Recognize Infection
Researchers have discovered how specialized immune cells recognize products of vitamin B synthesis that are unique to bacteria and yeast, triggering the body to fight infection.
The Tiniest Computer Unit On Earth: A Single Silicon Atom
An Australian team has created the world’s first working quantum bit based on a single atom in silicon, opening the way to ultra-powerful quantum computers of the future.
Scientists Develop Blood Test For Mad Cow Disease
Scientists at the University of Melbourne are one step closer to a simple blood test for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and mad cow disease.
Australian Researchers Closer To True Bionic Eye
Researchers from Bionic Vision Australia have implanted an early prototype bionic eye, helping a woman with profound vision loss to experience flashes of vision.
Tasmanian Devils Battle Immortal Disease
Devil Facial Tumor Disease, which has already decimated 85 percent of the devil population, is not showing signs of slowing down with time, say researchers.
