University of Western Australia

A cutting-edge project using synthetic biology to create a special type of manufacturing platform using fungi is one of five projects at The University of Western Australia awarded nearly $3 million in Federal Government funding.The…

A project developed to help parents struggling with domestic violence, homelessness, housing instability, unemployment, mental health issues and financial hardship has transformed lives.The Parents, Learning, Advancing, Nurturing (PLAN)…

A new study may have found a missing link that helps explain the Earth’s unique oxygen-rich atmosphere — and the evolution of animal life on the planet.The findings in the paper Uncovering the Ediacaran phosphorus cycle, led by a Forrest…

Leading experts in marine science will celebrate World Oceans Day next week at an event designed to shed light on ocean challenges and highlight inspiring success stories.World Oceans Day on Thursday 8 June brings together the Western…

Scientists, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, have uncovered evidence that a species’ long-term adaption to living in extremely cold climates has led to the evolution of social behaviours such as extended…

A pioneering review article has shed new light on the intricate connection between cells and the environment they exist in, expanding our understanding of the physical aspects of cell biology."This is important because conventional…

Intricate genetic research has proven the charming and elusive weedy seadragon – a fish found only off the coast of southern Australia – is just one big happy species, not two subspecies as previously thought."This is important…

A new first-of-its-kind study to be carried out by The University of Western Australia will explore the relationship between dreams, nightmares and religion."Death anxiety has never been looked at in the context of poor sleep and…

Scientists have used a human-occupied submersible to explore one of the Indian Ocean’s deepest and little-known spots, documenting its unique habitat and diverse marine life."This knowledge is critical to determine the functional role of…

A new report into the delivery of mental health support in Western Australia’s regional communities has called for an urgent review of current funding models and has shed light on poor mental health outcomes and lack of support in…