Research

New study identifies different genetic types of Giardia contributing to high carriage rates among children living in a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory

24 November 2014

Recent research in a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory has found high carriage rates of the intestinal parasite …

Donation kickstarts melanoma research at Macquarie

24 November 2014

As the University expands its cancer genetics research program, a generous donation of $100,000 from the Melanoma Institute Australia has …

Cuttlefish mating preferences decoded: males prefer mysterious mate, on-heat females available

18 November 2014

A new study has investigated the mating preferences of the giant Australian cuttlefish, finding that females were most receptive if …

Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for Astronomer and Volcanologist

11 November 2014

Astronomer Dr Lee Spitler and Volcanologist Dr Heather Handley have been recognised amongst New South Wales’ best young scientists at …

Scientists resolve the evolution of insects

7 November 2014

A collaboration of more than 100 researchers from 10 countries have announced the results of an unprecedented scientific study that …

Wifi, opinion polls and more: ARC funding boosts research across the University

5 November 2014

Macquarie University research across science, human sciences and the arts will receive a boost in 2015, as part of today’s …

Researcher to map lead contamination in New South Wales’ drinking water

24 October 2014

Preliminary research indicates excessive levels of lead and other metal contamination in New South Wales’ household drinking water, with various …

Professor Mark Westoby named 2014 NSW Scientist of the Year

20 October 2014

One of the world’s most influential ecologists, Professor Mark Westoby, has been named Scientist of the Year at the 2014 …

NHMRC funding secured for brain blood vessel research, optic nerves and motor neurone disease

17 October 2014

The National Health and Medical Research Council have released outcomes of the latest round of funding towards medical infrastructure and …

Toxic playgrounds: Broken Hill kids exposed to poisonous dust

17 October 2014

By Mark Taylor In the shadows of Broken Hill’s rich mining history lies a legacy of contamination and regulatory failure …

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