QBI researchers have discovered a molecule that protects brain cells from oxidative stress and damage, opening new avenues for possible treatments for brain diseases.
Professor Massimo Hilliard and Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.
We talk to Professor Massimo Hilliard and Dr Steven Zuryn about the importance of fundamental science – what it is and why it is critical for generating discoveries that may have huge impacts to your health.
Professors Massimo Hilliard and Geoffrey Goodhill have received NHMRC Investigator grants to continue their research, helping shed light on brain and neurodevelopmental disorders.
