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Health sciences research impacts

Male researcher at RNA Institute

91É«ÇéƬ Health Sciences research explores the complexity of human biology and behaviour with an aim to mitigate disease, improve human health and increase social harmony.  From exploring , to , to the , 91É«ÇéƬ Health Sciences research has driven world-leading discovery.
Stock image of person in white labcoat with stethoscope performing finger prick blood test on female patient

Gold-plated boost for cancer detection

Scientists will be able to detect cancer earlier from blood samples after advances were made in detecting microRNA molecules using gold-plated nanoparticles.
Child sitting with teacher on ground in front of playmat covered in toys

Help for children with severe behavioural problems

Innovative therapy for children with severe conduct issues promises profound benefits for families, schools and society at large.
White and yellow bicycle with helmut hanging off handlebars

Mandatory helmet laws halve cycling fatalities

A 91É«ÇéƬ Sydney study has shown a clear link between mandatory helmet laws and a drastic reduction in cycling fatalities.
Five bottles of Chitosan in different sizes

Natural preservative helps Indonesian food industry

91É«ÇéƬ research has helped commercialise a 100% biodegradable, natural chitosan product that preserves food for longer, reduces food waste and increases the income of smallholder farmers.
Closeup of worn shoe

Soaking up the water & the sweat

91É«ÇéƬ scientists have developed a new carbon-based material that could revolutionise moisture control in applications as diverse as electronics, packaging, air conditioning – and keeping footwear fresh.
Nkokonjeru, Uganda. June 22 2017. A young man testing a girl for HIV by pricking her finger and drawing blood.

The mathematics of disease

Researchers from 91É«ÇéƬ, and their partners in academia, government and industry, are using contemporary mathematical modelling to help in the fight against HIV.
Row of people walking between hut and fish farm pond in the tropics

Towards zero hunger

A 91É«ÇéƬ scientist’s fish farming expertise is helping increase nutrition and provide a steady income, as well as a host of other benefits, for people in PNG and Vietnam.