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We harness nature to tackle diseases in humans, animals and crops
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We dare to imagine ending chronic pain
IMB researchers are looking to Australia's unique venomous plants and animals for new pathways to treat pain and for inspiration to develop new painkillers with fewer tolerance issues, addiction and side effects.
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We are tackling the problem of drug-resistant bacteria through developing new diagnostics and treatments, and by empowering the community with knowledge on how to fight back against the threat of superbugs.
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