All The University of Queensland articles
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NewsKoala stress linked to virus infection risk
Researchers have revealed a clear relationship between stress and increased disease risk in koalas in South East Queensland and on the New South Wales North Coast.The study tracked the level of koala retrovirus (KoRV) in groups of captive and wild koalas.
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NewsTiny antibody has big impact on deadly viruses
Researchers have discovered a strategy to neutralise two lethal viruses for which there is currently no approved vaccine or cure. The team identified the first ever nanobody to work against Nipah and Hendra, henipaviruses which have jumped from animals to people.
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NewsNew tech for tracking livestock disease threats
A cutting-edge computer tool that enables the mapping and tracking of the avian influenza virus across time and space will allow decision-makers to better understand infectious disease threats associated with global food systems.
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NewsScientists reveal what makes ‘bad’ bacteria life-threatening
Researchers have discovered that a mutation allows some E. coli bacteria to cause severe disease in people while other bacteria are harmless, a finding that could help to combat antibiotic resistance.