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A test for COVID-19 risk, infectivity and immunity

Monash scientists are developing a rapid test to determine who:

• has immunity to coronavirus
• remains infectious
• is at risk of developing severe COVID-19.

COVID-19: What every patient with cancer or chronic illness needs to know

If you're suffering from a serious illness, here's what you need to know.

Lab experiments show anti-parasitic drug, Ivermectin, eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in cells in 48 hours

A collaborative study led by the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) with the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), a joint venture of the University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, has shown

With pokies shut down, coronavirus stress could drive more people to reckless online gambling

COVID-19-enforced shutdowns of pubs, clubs and casinos could push high-risk gamblers to shift their habit online.

Melbourne researchers map the structure of a COVID-19 protein

A team of researchers from Monash University has determined the 3-D structure of one of the proteins produced by the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Shining a light on rapid diagnosis of COVID-19 infection: the LAMP test

Professor Patrick Kwan is leading a Monash team developing a rapid, easy, point-of-care test for diagnosis of COVID-19 virus infection.

Fighting COVID-19 from the intensive care bed

Critically ill patients from intensive care units are part of a global trial testing a suite of flu and pneumonia drugs in a bid to combat COVID-19.

Beware the 'old' drugs magically resurfacing as part of the solution

We all want a solution, and fast. But touting 'old' drugs as a potential COVID-19 treatment comes at a cost.

Monash University Low FODMAP Diet App wins Gold in Edison Awards

The Monash University Low FODMAP Diet app has received Gold in the 2020 Edison Awards.