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Science explainer: Why get a COVID-19 vaccine?

With a rapidly changing public health situation and advice updated regularly, it's understandable some people are feeling uncertain about getting a COVID-19 vaccine when available. So we've answered the most common questions.

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Dairy without the cow

A new company is using our science and innovation to make animal-free dairy products a reality.

New ‘warm vaccine’ is effective against all key coronavirus variants

Our researchers contributed to the pre-clinical evaluation of a new ‘warm’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Mynvax.

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Fighting iron deficiency one bite at a time

Get insights into the work we are doing to help alleviate the world’s greatest micronutrient deficiency, and learn what can you do to reduce your risk.

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Debunking the myths of a low carb diet

Confused about low carb diets? Our nutrition team debunk two common low carb myths based on the latest research.

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Identifying existing therapies for COVID-19 treatment

Our scientists are developing a novel screening platform to identify treatments for COVID-19.

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Top nutrition tips for menopause

Menopause is a challenging stage of life. Diet can play a part in managing symptoms. The CSIRO Women’s Health & Nutrition Guide offers some tips.

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Foods to nourish you and your baby during pregnancy

Find out what to eat and how to nourish you and your baby during pregnancy with The CSIRO Women’s Health & Nutrition Guide.

Curbing the cravings: how junk food can be part of your healthy diet

Overconsumption of discretionary foods and drinks is a key health issue for most Australians. We've developed a new tool, the Junk Food Analyser, to help with your food and drink choices.

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COVID-19 Expert FAQ: Dr Rob Grenfell

Wouldn’t it be handy if you could carry around a COVID-19 expert in your pocket? Like Siri or Alexa – […]

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Canine ehrlichiosis: the new tick-borne dog disease in Australia

Canine ehrlichiosis, caused by Ehrlichia canis, is a tick-borne dog disease recently detected in parts of Australia. We're helping respond.

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Cool havens in a hot city: improving Darwin’s parks

Darwin’s parks and gardens provide a cool haven in the tropical capital city. As the climate heats up, we want to hear from you on how Darwin can create better green spaces.