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28 April 2022
Lupus-causing gene paves way for new and tailored treatments
ANU researchers have identified a gene which, when over-activated, is responsible for causing lupus, a life-threatening autoimmune disease.
15 August 2024
Eye-opening discovery offers fresh hope for disease that can cause blindness
A rare, mutated version of a protein called TNIP1 has been found to cause a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause blindness if left untreated, new ANU research has found.
9 February 2024
ANU scientists debunk role of ‘junk cells’ in fight against malaria
The discovery of a previously unknown ability of a group of cells, known as ABCs, to fight infections could open doors for longer lasting malaria treatments.
11 May 2022
ANU immunologist elected to the Royal Society
Leading immunologist Professor Carola Vinuesa from ANU has been newly elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society.
22 December 2021
Researchers find key to drivers of kidney disease
For the first time researchers have identified a gene which shows the kidney has its own way of resisting damage.
11 March 2021
New natural answers for killer allergies
Researchers have discovered a function in the immune system that could hold the key to treating allergic conditions like asthma and stop life-threatening anaphylaxis.