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Monday, 03 Sep 2018
  • News

An international team of scientists have taken an important step towards gaining a better understanding of the brain's inner workings, including the molecular processes that could play a role in neurological disorders.  
The research team has used a new biosensor to optically track the movements of the neurotransmitter glycine - a signalling molecule in the brain - for the first time.   

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Tuesday, 21 Aug 2018
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A scientist at ANU is developing a new just-add-water diagnostic kit for use in remote communities to detect malaria and other diseases.
Dr Lee Alissandratos from the ANU Research School of Chemistry said the diagnostic kit, which can be easily transported and stored at room temperature, would be ideal for non-specialists in remote and resource-limited communities.

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Tuesday, 21 Aug 2018
  • Research story

A scientist at ANU is developing a new just-add-water diagnostic kit for use in remote communities to detect malaria and other diseases.

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Thursday, 16 Aug 2018
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A researcher from the Australian National University has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to chemical research.
Professor Martin Banwell from the Research School of Chemistry at ANU has been named the recipient of the Ryoji Noyori Award, the highest accolade conferred by the Asian Chemical Editorial Society (ACES).
Professor Banwell's research is focused on the synthesis of a wide range of organic compounds that are potentially useful for medical treatments - including producing anti-malarial agents from waste paper.

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Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018
  • Research story

Advances in technology have made detection of pathogens through DNA testing more effective and accessible in the fight to control and eradicate some of the most devastating human and animal diseases. Yet, despite these advances, these tests still have significant limitations.

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Thursday, 09 Aug 2018
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Professor Michelle Coote from the ANU Research School of Chemistry is part of a team that has been shortlisted for the UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research.
The team from ANU and Curtin University is developing efficient ways to catalyse reactions and has shown that electric fields can be used to manipulate chemical reactions. This breakthrough may enable greener and safer methods for fabricating materials, from drugs to plastics.

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Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018
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The RSC is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Penny Brothers as the next Director of the Research School of Chemistry. Penny joins us from the University of Auckland where she has served as Assistant Deputy-Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Deputy-Head (Academic) of the School of Chemical Sciences, and Associate Deputy-Vice-Chancellor (Research).

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Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018
  • Student profile

Ben studied a Bachelor of Philosophy — a research intensive program — at the ANU before completing his honours at RSC.

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Monday, 09 Jul 2018
  • News

The Research School of Chemistry welcomed Adrian Fabila Tjupurrula - AKA - Tjupurru to present a spectacular and entertaining concert to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2018.

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