Vaccines, stem cells, and the myth of wellness
Recorded via Zoom on August 6, 2021. Thanks to the Byron Writers Festival. Speakers: Raina MacIntyre – Professor of Global Biosecurity; NHMRC Principal Research Fellow; Head of the Biosecurity… more
The pathway out of the pandemic
While NSW is still trying to contain COVID cases, the Prime Minister last week outlined a four stage pathway out of the pandemic but with no timeline or clear goals yet. Singapore is already… more
Gain-of-Function: Should supercharging viruses be banned? | DW News
Gain-of-function experiments aim to increase the transmissibility and virulence of existing viruses, making them deadlier for humans. The stated purpose is to better understand pathogens and to… more
Top epidemiologist "still hopeful" NSW outbreak will stay under…
A leading epidemic expert says she's "still hopeful" the NSW COVID-19 outbreak will stay under control, despite the Delta strain putting the state at risk of a larger outbreak. Professor Raina… more
Coronavirus outbreak shuts down NSW Parliament
The New South Wales Government is resisting calls to lockdown after the State recorded 11 new coronavirus infections overnight. Authorities say they've traced the source of all but one of the new… more