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Science explainer: Japanese encephalitis virus

After years of international collaborations, our scientists are experts in Japanese encephalitis virus. They explain how it works.

Our senior food microbiologist, Cathy Moir.

Meet our researcher: Cathy Moir

Meet our expert and senior food microbiologist, Cathy Moir. Cathy explains why we’re interested in coronavirus and food safety.

Electron micrograph image of H7N9 Avian Influenza Virus

Bird flu in China – should we be afraid?

A new strain of avian influenza emerged in China recently, where it ‘spilled over’ into the human population, causing 37 […]

This is a confocal image of tissue culture taken 18 hours after inoculation with Hendra virus, and is about 100nm wide

Octopus, spaceship, or virus?

By Jayden Malseed They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but we’re hoping these brightly coloured images can tell […]

A mighty fighting flu breakthrough

The days of using the flu as your favourite sickie excuse could be over. Our scientists have helped to design […]

Vaccine arrives to boost the frontline fight against Hendra virus

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

Australian scientists have discovered a new virus in bats that could help shed light on how Hendra and Nipah viruses […]