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IMB researchers have shown it is possible to scale up production of medicines in plants

An anti-inflammatory found in probiotic bacteria shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease.

Thought to be exclusively controlled by the brain, researchers have shown that the liver also controls the circadian clock.

Building the first 3D model of the Commander complex, a bundle of proteins that act as ‘postal workers’ in cells.

The toxin in the Australian stinging tree causes pain in a way never seen before, uncovering potential for new types of pain relief.

Understanding how immune cells respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus will help prevent runaway inflammation.

IMB researchers have studied all four types of bacteria that cause sepsis to identify new targets for antibiotics.

The first oral treatment for psoriasis has a successful clinical trial

Professor David Craik has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science, winning the David Craig Medal and Lecture, awarded to a researcher who has made a significant contribution to chemistry over their career.

IMB researchers have contributed to the largest-ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding 42 regions across the genome associated with the disease.

Genomic surveillance has detected a new strain of Strep A called M1uk in Australia

A research collaboration with Moderna to develop a Strep A vaccine has secured $8 million in philanthropic funding.

Interim Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Bronwyn Harch is lending her support to the Soils for Science program.

IMB researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s immune system to fight back against both chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.

This year's winners of the Jo Underhill IMB Art Award have been announced.

Dr Zeinab Khalil shares how the team uncovers the secrets hidden in soil, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and plans for 2023. 

Chloe Yap won the 2022 CSL Florey Next Generation Award for busting the myth that the gut microbiome – the billions of bacteria that live in the gut - causes autism.

Associate Professor Frederic Gachon explains how shift work affects our health.

Our choice of partner can have a direct effect on the genomes of our descendants, an IMB researcher has found in work that has led to a national award.

The IMB Inflazome Translational Award recognises an outstanding IMB researcher working on a project with translational potential. The Award provides $125,000 over one year to accelerate the winner's translational research to enable future competitive funding success, commercialisation or community impact.