Scientists have mapped the genome of the black swan in an effort to understand immune responses to the deadly ‘bird flu’ virus and better protect public health.
By understanding how the body responds to a COVID-19 infection – when the virus breaches our body, starts replicating and spreads through the bloodstream – immunologist Dr Larisa Labzin hopes to identify where the disease can be stopped in its tracks.
Scientists around the world are continuing to test countless vaccines and drugs in the hope of finding effective ways to prevent and treat COVID-19. Among the trials happening in Australia is OM85.
The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine has passed another important milestone, showing the ability to raise high levels of antibodies that can neutralise the virus in early pre-clinical testing.
Thank you to all those staff and students who have provided comment and feedback on the Consultation (Issues) Paper regarding the Organisation of Research Administration Services at The University of Queensland.
Nearly two million “rapid” antibody tests imported into Australia have been declared useless for determining whether someone has been exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus.