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Meet the researchers developing a landmark test for coeliac disease.

The world-first blood test for gluten-specific T-cells can detect coeliac disease, even when no gluten has been eaten, removing the discomfort caused by current testing methods.

Olivia Moscatelli (L) and Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din (R)

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We have more than 800 scientists focused on addressing the most pressing health challenges facing our world.

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Latest discoveries & news

Powering progress: $10m in Synergy Grants fuels research into malaria and Parkinson’s

08 January 2026

How the parasite that ‘gave up sex’ found more hosts – and why its victory won’t last

07 January 2026

New antimalarial drug candidate shows potential for fighting resistance and reducing malaria transmission

17 December 2025

Gut health of Indigenous infants offers potential blueprint to help close the gap

11 December 2025

Australian scientists reveal new genetic risk for severe macular degeneration

09 December 2025

Global collaboration aims to decode how genetics controls immune cell fate timers

04 December 2025

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