News: superbugs

Westpac Scholars to fight disease and support veterans

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Four ³ÉÈË´óƬ students have been awarded 2024 Westpac Scholarships to help them in their quest to solve major challenges, including fighting superbugs and building more inclusive communities for veterans.

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Experts available for holiday season

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Over the summer holiday season the following ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise. 

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New sanitiser kills salmonella in seconds

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Food poisoning outbreaks caused by bacteria such as salmonella could be significantly reduced if a new sanitiser is proven to be successful in the next stage of trials.

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New shape-shifting antibiotics in the battle against superbugs

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Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, but a new discovery could help in the war against superbugs, potentially saving millions of lives.

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