Research
eDNA could help protect insect pollinators of avocado flowers
New Curtin University-led research has found using environmental DNA (eDNA), in conjunction with conventional methods, to monitor how insects interact…
Leading soil ecologist appointed new Head of School at Curtin
An internationally recognised microbial ecologist has been appointed the new Head of the School of Molecular and Life Sciences at…
Fresh hope for Australians living with chronic back pain
Long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experienced dramatic reductions in pain and related disability that remained at their one-year follow-up…
Internationally renowned expert appointed inaugural Chair of Dementia
Curtin University and Dementia Australia are pleased to announce the appointment of the inaugural Chair of Dementia, Professor Blossom Stephan.…
Curtin researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer
Researchers at Curtin University have identified the genetic signature of pre-malignant liver cells, offering potentially significant implications for the almost…
95-million-year-old sauropod dinosaur skull first of its kind in Australia
A Curtin University-led research team has analysed Australia’s first nearly complete sauropod dinosaur skull found in Queensland, Australia, gaining a…
New agreement to build innovation bridge from India to WA
A new agreement is seeking to lay the foundations for a start-up bridge between India’s most industrialised state and Western…
Lucky seven for Curtin’s world No. 2 in mineral and mining engineering
Curtin University has maintained its position as the world’s second-ranked university and number one in Australia for mineral and mining…
Rich Indigenous knowledges safeguarded in new research agreements
The distinctive and rich heritage of Indigenous knowledge and culture will be protected under new research agreements spearheaded by Curtin’s…
New mums enlisted to trial melatonin to stem induced labours
First-time mothers will be offered oral melatonin tablets as part of a new Curtin-led clinical trial that is seeking to…