A new test for detecting multiple parasites in koalas has been developed by a Perth veterinarian and post-doctoral scientist. The technology will help us understand why so many of the iconic Australian species are becoming sick and dying. Koalas have suffered population declines of over 50 per cent in some Australian states.
A CSIRO scientist has developed a fast, reliable and cheap test for detecting dangerous parasites in swimming pools and water supplies Dr David Beale from Victoria has developed a test that detects the by-products of Cryptosporidium, which allows the rapid identification of the parasite and a quicker response to ensuring water quality in public pools…
Doctoral student Jacqueline Burgess from La Trobe University has identified odour molecules associated with the small brown stomach worm.
New work to be published in Nature shows that small ‘Cleaner fish’ really do help keep reef fish healthy by picking parasites from them up to 150 times a day.
Fresh Science is on hold for 2022. We will be back in 2023.
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Fresh Science is a national competition and training program helping early-career researchers find and share their stories of discovery.
We take young researchers with no media experience and help them become media spokespeople for their science, and reach stakeholders in government and industry.
Fresh Science gives finalists a taste of life in the limelight, with a day of media training, a day of training in stakeholder engagement, and a public event in their home state.
Alumni of the program include Professor Allan Duffy and Dr Niraj Lal.
Read some of the fresh science we discovered in 2021 here.
