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Big rise in identified allergens
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
An international study has signalled a sharp rise in the number of officially recognised allergenic proteins - substances that trigger an immune reaction in susceptible people.

Historical detective work revolutionises coral ID
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
An international research team, including scientists from James Cook University and the Queensland Museum, have scoured historical records to develop a new framework to help identify hard coral species and modernise coral science.

Scientists identify priority Southern Ocean conservation hotspots
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
New research shows that maintaining and adopting proposed marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean could almost double the protection of genetic hotspots.

Sunshine and supplements shown to reverse obesity conditions
Fri, 2 Jan 2026
New research has discovered that increasing vitamin D intake may be a simple approach to overturning obesity-related health problems.

Queensland study maps spread of seafood poisoning threat
Tue, 2 Dec 2025
A microscopic organism linked to serious seafood-related illness has been detected for the first time in the waters of Hervey Bay and Gladstone.

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