Scientists wanted to know how each bacterial species in our gut affects our health.
IB Biology topic: 11. Animal physiology
How can bacteria stop dengue?
Scientists wanted to know if they could use bacteria to reduce mosquitoes’ ability to transmit viruses.
Which chickens are better at fighting off a virus, and why?
Scientists compared the innate immune responses of different breeds of chicken to find out which breeds resist Newcastle disease and how they manage to.
How can we better prevent polio?
Scientists wanted to develop a polio vaccine which requires only one injection to better prevent the disease in developing countries.
How can we manage Hendra virus in Australia?
Researchers wanted to know what Australian citizens think of ecological strategies for managing Hendra virus.
What happens to our immune cells as we get older?
Scientists wanted to know whether the T cells in our immune system improve their survival skills over time.