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Finding a better way to detect Hendra
11th August 2017
Our researchers have been working to find a way to test for Hendra virus sooner – and early results are promising.
Hendra and Nipah viruses’ deadly secrets revealed
10th November 2016
We describe the first instance of our body's own 'microRNA' promoting and exacerbating viral infections.
New weapon against deadly Hendra virus
7th April 2015
As Brisbane researchers prepare to commence human trials of an antibody treatment for Hendra virus, we look back at our role in identifying this deadly virus 21 years ago, our involvement in developing a vaccine for horses, and the global collaboration to find a treatment for people affected by the virus.
First Hendra, now bat lyssavirus, so what are zoonotic diseases?
27th February 2013
By Linfa Wang, Science Leader in Virology and Gary Crameri, Virologist, Australian Animal Health Lab The last 30 years have seen […]
Vaccine arrives to boost the frontline fight against Hendra virus
1st November 2012
Australian horse owners and the equine industry receive an important boost in their fight against the deadly Hendra virus today, […]
Bat virus could hold key to Hendra
3rd August 2012
Australian scientists have discovered a new virus in bats that could help shed light on how Hendra and Nipah viruses […]
Everyday AI: our innovations are music to your ears
20th January 2023
Our podcast theme features some of our greatest innovations, from fast Wi-Fi to the insect repellent Aerogard, with a little help from AI.
Meet our researcher: Lesley Pearce
16th June 2020
Meet COVID-19 researcher Lesley Pearce and learn a bit more about her work behind the scenes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet our researcher: Prof. S.S. Vasan
28th May 2020
Professor S.S Vasan is leading our SARS-CoV-2 virus work and led the pre-clinical trials testing two COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
Going viral: how a virus mutates between animals
7th April 2020
Scientists are still trying to figure out the source of COVID-19. But if it did come from a bat, it may have gone through another animal and then to humans. We explain this process.
Understanding coronavirus
31st January 2020
We’re working to understand the characteristics of the novel coronavirus, a key step towards developing a new vaccine.
The link between climate change and disease
31st July 2019
A new report has been released outlining the link between climate change and disease. Our directors of Health and Biosecurity and the Australian Animal Health Laboratory talk us through what it means for us in Australia.