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Genomics joins the fight against COVID-19
21st April 2020
Our scientists are analysing the genetic makeup of COVID-19 to help fast track the development of vaccines.
New (s)tool in the COVID-19 pipes
17th April 2020
Researchers have achieved the first step in developing an early warning surveillance system to track COVID-19 in the community tracing the virus in sewage.
Pre-clinical COVID-19 vaccine trials begin at CSIRO
3rd April 2020
We have started pre-clinical trials for two vaccine candidates at our Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong. It’s all part of our work on COVID-19.
COVID-19: animating this deadly virus
27th March 2020
We investigate the basic characteristics of viruses in our special animation. This includes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.
How does a virus like COVID-19 spread?
23rd March 2020
COVID-19 has become a pandemic in just under three months. So how did a virus do this? We look at the basic characteristics of a virus.
Avoiding a (total) food recall
3rd April 2023
We’re exploring a new method for verifying tests for allergens and contaminants in food that could be used to identify contaminated products before they hit grocery shelves.
A picture of success: how artificial intelligence is advancing medical imaging
17th March 2023
At the Australian e-Health Research Centre, we’re using artificial intelligence to help health professionals diagnose, monitor and treat disease.
Meet Phoebe Readford: Protecting Australia from emerging diseases
8th March 2023
Phoebe Readford travels far and wide to improve the biosecurity of neighbouring countries, and in turn Australia.
Low iron is a health risk made worse by COVID. How to get more without reaching for supplements
12th August 2022
Getting enough iron is tricky – even if we eat enough, we might not absorb enough. But diversifying the menu and looking for fortified foods can help.
‘Like ocean rips’: CSIRO report identifies 7 ‘global megatrends’ shaping the 21st century
27th July 2022
Climate adaptation, digital transformation and geopolitical shifts are among the ‘megatrends’ Australia must navigate to thrive in the coming decades.
Virtual work experience: sky’s not the limit
27th June 2022
Imagine being in high school, living in a rural area, and helping world-class astronomers using our famous Parkes radio telescope, Murriyang, on the other side of the country. Our virtual work experience students did just that.
Dr Xiaoqing Li: Taking the guess work out of sustainable textiles
28th April 2022
Xiaoqing Li is researching new ways to trace the origins of fibres so people can buy sustainable textiles and trust where they've come from.