Mr Julian Simmonds MP visited IMB today to announce $35 million in funding to establish the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science (CIPPS).
The spade flower, an often-overlooked member of Australian flora, hides some interesting secrets, including a rare chemical that may hold the key to turning regular plants into medicinal cures.
A molecule that kills the malaria parasite and leaves healthy cells intact has been developed by researchers from The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Australian National University.
The potential to produce cheaper medicines on a large scale within edible plants including lettuce and canola has taken a significant step forward with new findings led by researchers from La Trobe University with collaborators at The University of Queensland.
Researchers have shown why a fragment of a protein from the venom gland of rattlesnakes could be the basis for an alternative to conventional antibiotics.
An IMB graduate will use a Fulbright scholarship to study at Stanford University to address some of the world's biggest challenges - how to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.
