#Health

Close up of genome sequence

Australia’s ‘next normal’ – one year of living through a pandemic

We have just marked one year since the first reported case of COVID-19 in Australia. But we do have cause to celebrate. For the first time in history, researchers have developed safe and effective vaccines against a human coronavirus.

Sewage testing for COVID-19? What’s that all about?

Sewage testing through the water flushed down our toilets can help track the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.

The proboscis of an Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on human blood. This mosquito, also known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, is a known West Nile Virus vector. Photo by James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control

Zapping away mosquito-borne diseases in Papua New Guinea

We have been working with organisations in Papua New Guinea and in Australia to develop approaches against mosquito-borne diseases.

Science quiz: are you April fool or cool?

Our blogs have been coming thick and fast this month. Let’s see how much you remember while you’ve been social distancing like a champ!

Meat your heart out with our plant-based mince

We've helped develop a plant based mince meat alternative. Now you can get it to your door from meal-kit delivery company Marley Spoon.

produce store showing fruit and vegetables

The wash-up on coronavirus and food

You can continue to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and salads. There is no evidence to suggest you can become infected from coronavirus from your food.

Black fly with large green eyes

Let’s get quiz-ical: March science quiz questions

It's time to find out what you remember from the last month of science news and break the boredom in isolation.

A quarter of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the left hand side of the image. It is coloured pink (for the sphere) with blue and green spikes out of it.

COVID-19: animating this deadly virus

We investigate the basic characteristics of viruses in our special animation. This includes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.

A jar of coconut oil with a wooden spoon.

Superfood or supermyth? Researching current food trends

Going on social media means being bombarded with information about the latest superfood trend. But is it nutritionally sound? Turns out, not completely.

Combatting Ebola through more than just outbreak response

Infectious diseases, such as Ebola, pose a great threat to health and biosecurity globally. Our scientist has some ideas on how to curb future outbreaks

The link between climate change and disease

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.

The Power of Protein

We tend to eat our protein in an uneven distribution across the day - mostly at dinner. We are also getting far too much protein from high energy, nutrient-poor discretionary foods. That's why we've got some recipes from our new Protein Plus Nutrition and Exercise Plan to help pack your plate with protein.