Turning plants into biological factories
Genetic manipulation has come a long way.
Biotechnology
Jan 6, 2023
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Can we cure the frog pandemic?
Frogs play an important part in ecosystems, but they're also fighting to survive an ongoing pandemic. Chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) has ravaged amphibian species for decades.
Plants & Animals
Oct 12, 2022
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Martian rock winds back the clock
Almost 10 million years ago, a meteorite crashed into Earth. Hidden inside were 23 microscopic grains which tell the story of how Mars evolved.
Planetary Sciences
Oct 12, 2022
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The dark side of LEDs: Suppression of melatonin by blue light
You may have heard that exposure to blue light can disrupt your sleep. As it turns, out it's also harmful to wildlife.
Plants & Animals
Sep 9, 2022
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The secret life of plants revealed: Discovery has implications for food production and carbon storage
A discovery by WA plant biochemists could have big implications for how we use plants for food and store carbon in the future.
Plants & Animals
Aug 23, 2022
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The mission to make longer-lasting space drugs
How do we make medicine last the extreme conditions of space exploration?
Space Exploration
Aug 17, 2022
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The conservation conundrum: How to choose which species to protect?
Not all species are created equal. Some are more important than others. So how do we choose what to protect?
Plants & Animals
Aug 1, 2022
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The rise of coral-eating snails
WA researchers are monitoring coral-eating snails at Rottnest amid concerns of a future outbreak on the famous island.
Ecology
Jul 5, 2022
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Explaining genetic modification research
What do bananas and cavoodles have in common? They're both lovely, yellowy and have been produced by genetic manipulation.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 30, 2022
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Maybe it's time to break up with plastic
Despite its functionality, plastic could be posing a threat not only to the environment but to human health.
Environment
Jun 28, 2022
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