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Vial in a gloved hand

New, greener tool marks step forward in protein chemistry

A new, easy-to-use method to modify and label proteins quickly, precisely and at low cost has been developed by chemists at The Australian National University.

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Monday, 12 May 2025
  • News

A new training centre housed at The Australian National University will equip the next generation of scientists to tackle some of the world’s biggest biosecurity challenges.

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Vial in a gloved hand
Monday, 12 May 2025
  • News

A new, easy-to-use method to modify and label proteins quickly, precisely and at low cost has been developed by chemists at The Australian National University.

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Mars Express HRSC image looking south along the boundary of Lunae Planum (right) and Chryse Planitia (left).
Monday, 12 May 2025
  • Analysis and opinion

Evidence is mounting that a secret lies beneath the dusty red plains of Mars, one that could redefine our view of the Red Planet: a vast reservoir of liquid water, locked deep in the crust.

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Man next to large rock
Friday, 09 May 2025
  • News

The detection of energy signals from strong winter storms in the North Atlantic Ocean which travel through the Earth’s core could enhance understanding of our solar system, according to new ANU research.

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HenryCameron
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
  • Student profile

Henry Cameron is pursuing a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) at the ANU Medical School, Australian National University.

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Scientist holds eqiupment
Friday, 02 May 2025
  • News

Spacecraft could soon carry sophisticated polarisation-sensitive optics, thanks to innovative design that miniaturises optical technology to a tiny fraction of its current size

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Environment placards
Thursday, 01 May 2025
  • Analysis and opinion

The cost of living has been dominating headlines this election campaign, but an ANU expert assures young people they can still vote for climate action.

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Thursday, 01 May 2025
  • News

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered protein models combined with genome sequencing technology could help scientists better diagnose and treat genetic diseases.

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Woman with toy tasmanian devils
Thursday, 01 May 2025
  • Research story
  • Student profile

Scientists from all over the world have been racing to understand the fundamentals of Devil Facial Tumour Disease and find a way to stop it. One of them is Yi Ning (Sabrina) Fu, a recent Honours graduate at JCSMR.

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