Biology PhD candidate and 3MT finalist wins David Healy New Investigator Award
Congratulations to Biology PhD student Avinash Gaikwad on winning the David Healy New Investigator Award.
Biology 29 August, 2019
First-ever release of mixed gene Helmeted Honeyeaters into wild
In an exciting first for the species, 37 out-crossed Helmeted Honeyeaters were released to Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the recovery program to save the species.
Biology 24 August, 2019
Birds balance sexiness and predator-avoidance by changing colour
Most birds remain the same colour year-round, replacing their feathers only once a year.
But some birds undergo a seasonal colour change and replace some of their feathers twice each year – often alternating between dull and bright
Biology 23 August, 2019
Gut health: Investigating the role a high-fibre diet can play in controlling high blood pressure
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
One hundred million micro-organisms live within our gut, influencing our metabolism, our immune system and possibly even our mental health.
Biology 19 August, 2019
Purple-crowned fairy-wren favours rain for breeding, study confirms
An international study led by Monash scientists has found that rainfall can influence the breeding cycle of the iconic Purple-crowned fairy-wren.
Biology 13 August, 2019
Repairing harmful effects of inbreeding could save the iconic Helmeted Honeyeater, study finds
Habitat destruction results in wildlife populations that are small, made up of relatives, and have low genetic variation.
Biology 2 August, 2019
Award-winning Monash researcher named a finalist in the prestigious Eureka Prize
An internationally renowned Monash researcher, whose work could change the way high blood pressure is treated, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Biology 31 July, 2019
New study reveals how TB bacteria may survive in human tissues
Carbon monoxide is an infamous and silent killer that can cause death in minutes. But while it is deadly for us, some microorganisms actually thrive on it, by using this gas as an energy source.
Biology 30 July, 2019
Award-winning Monash researcher to investigate the relationship between food and high blood pressure
An internationally renowned Monash researcher who just been recognised by the American Heart Association with a prestigious award could change the way high blood pressure is treated.
Biology 5 July, 2019