Cross nodal collaboration to treat symptoms of severe covid
The global pandemic COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has caused millions of deaths worldwide. In the last few years,…
New peptides that can travel through membranes unleashing the potential of peptide drugs
There is a growing interest in using peptides as drugs as they can often bind very strongly to targets, have…
Scientists are better equipped to study diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Amyloid fibrils are formed when normally healthy and soluble proteins misfold and stick together to form species that cannot be…
Production of Heparanase to enable the study of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and COVID-19 ultimately aiding the design of new drugs
Proteins fold into a particular 3D shape which gives them a specific function in biological processes. Proteins misbehaving in these…
An international collaboration shows the potential for oats
Oats are known to have excellent health benefits. They have a high protein content and can reduce the risk of…
Wasp-produced peptides – future biofriendly insecticides and anti-fungal treatments
Parasitoid wasps are large group of wasps which rarely sting humans but can be ruthless towards other insects. As parasitoids,…
Investigating new treatments to protect koalas from severe disease
Australian koalas have recently been declared an endangered species following decimation of the population due to a long period of…
Chemical synthesis of spider venom could change the way we treat stroke and heart attack
Heart attack and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide, yet, remarkably, there are no therapeutics available to prevent…
Evaluation of protein extraction methods for in-depth proteomic analysis of narrow-leafed lupin seeds
Protein is an essential component of the human diet, and sustainable sources are a key requirement for Australian food security.…
Delivering peptide cargo into cells for advanced therapies
Many diseases are characterised by protein-protein interactions (PPIs) that occur within our cells. PPIs are often difficult to treat, as…
Synthesising more complex peptides for a specific function
Nature not only affords insights into which peptides or proteins might be valuable to produce, but also give insightful clues…
Advancing NMR analysis techniques with genetically encoded markers
Studying the structure of proteins at a molecular level is challenging at the best of times and studying one specific…
Capacity Building Grant – Kuok Yap
Kuok Yap, PhD student from the Craik group, recently travelled to the Australian National University to work with Professor Gottfried…
Capacity Building Grant – Cebrina Nolan
Cebrina Nolan, PhD student from the King group, recently travelled to James Cook University to collect jellies and examine their…