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Science explainer: What we know about the Omicron coronavirus variant

The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected in Australia. But how will it affect our recovery from the pandemic? Our expert, Dr Rob Grenfell, provides some insights.

Close up of genome sequence of the virus causing COVID-19.

Take the quiz: COVID-19 research

Think you’ve managed to stay across our COVID-19 research and avoid the online misinformation minefield? Take the quiz.

Spotify playlist: Music you can be free to

Post-lockdown freedom feels! Here are our favourite tracks to feel free.

Life after lockdown: tips for surviving and thriving after opening up

Getting back to life after lockdown can feel overwhelming. Our behavioural scientist has some tips to help you survive and thrive.

Science explainer: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and barriers

Our behavioural researchers explore the barriers, hesitations and motivations to getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

A photo of a mozzie, the aedes aegypti mosquito.

Buzz off: research stopping mozzies in Australia and beyond

Our scientists are swatting away the problems of mosquito-borne disease across Australia to help solve this world-wide problem.   

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Spotify playlist: Music you can get vaccinated to

While our expert scientists continue to deliver innovative work, we've taken the time to expertly curate music you can get vaccinated to.

How vaccines work against viruses like SARS-CoV-2.

Science explainer: How do vaccines and immunity work?

Vaccines are the best tool we have against COVID-19. But how do they protect us? We take a closer look at how your immune system is the hero in COVID-19 protection.

Crowded house: five lockdown tips for parents

Our Behavioural Scientist, Dr Jillian Ryan, and Post-Doctoral Fellow in Nutrition, Dr Chelsea Mauch, provide evidence-based lockdown tips for parents.

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Future Protein Mission: growing protein to feed a growing world

We’ve launched our Future Protein Mission to create and value-add $10 billion worth of nutritious and high-quality protein products by 2030.

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We’re giving it our best shot with vaccine selfies

If you haven’t shared a vaccine selfie, have you even been vaccinated?

Healthy eating tips for your diet personality type

Ever tried to change your eating habits to feel healthier or lose weight only to find yourself quickly falling into old habits? It turns out your personality could be influencing your chances of success.