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Exploring gut health in space

La Trobe PhD research is revealing how microgravity and radiation impact gut function.

’Footprint of Death’ gives new clues to cell life

Scientists at La Trobe University discover previously unknown way viruses could spread around the body.

Restoring degraded ecosystems

Research from recent PhD graduate, Peter Contos, has uncovered how soil transplants can support ecological restoration.

Curiosity inspires PhD in neuroscience

PhD student, Aayushi Arora, is researching how intermittent fasting influences age-related cognitive decline.

Dr Lesley Cheng wins Women of Colour in STEM Award

La Trobe molecular biologist claims Innovator/Entrepreneur Award.

Professor Shaun Collin on his time as Dean

Professor Shaun Collin reflects on his time as Dean of the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment

Intermittent fasting may help protect the brain

Groundbreaking research co-authored by La Trobe University PhD candidate Nishat Tabassum reveals that intermittent fasting may help protect the brain against synaptic loss, a key feature of dementia.

Protein discovery hope for longer COVID protection

A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines for COVID-19.

Long COVID could hold key to ME/CFS, MS

La Trobe to research post-viral infections with $3m in NHMRC funding.

Detecting Ross River Virus

Researchers have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that rapidly detects Ross River virus in mosquito populations.

Hub to accelerate Australia's biosensor industry

Launch of ARC Molecular Biosensors at Point-of-Use (MOBIUS).

Pharmacology workshops linked to academic achievement

New research from Professor Elly Djouma and Associate Professor Ross O’Shea has found that attendance at pharmacology workshops is linked to academic achievement, regardless of delivery mode.

Rethinking wildlife-friendly lighting

Research from Dr Alicia Dimovski has examined how different types of artificial light affect Australian marsupials, revealing that wildlife-sensitive lighting may have unintended consequences.

Climate change and wetland plant communities

Wetlands are among the ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change but, up until now, predicting exactly how they will respond has been difficult.

5 ways to get involved at the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary

Want to help local wildlife thrive? Here are five easy ways you can get involved with Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary – right on La Trobe’s Bundoora campus.