A WEHI-led study has identified a molecular ‘culprit’ responsible for causing damaging levels of cell death and inflammation in the body. The findings could lead to improved treatment options for a range of conditions driven by inflammatory cell death, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Scientists have found a missing ‘key’ that unlocks critical channels responsible for potassium ions to flow across cell membranes in a process that is essential for life.

Researchers have solved a decade-long mystery about a critical protein linked to Parkinson’s disease that could help to fast-track treatments for the incurable disease.

While the peak of the pandemic may have passed, new variants are emerging and vaccine hesitancy still lingers in parts of the community. It's an issue being tackled by The Gab Jab podcast.