Rethinking postpartum depression: Protein biomarker discovery making a difference to maternal mental health

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Rethinking postpartum depression: Protein biomarker discovery making a difference to maternal mental health

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 1 in 5 mothers globally and is a leading cause of maternal death—yet there’s still no reliable clinical test to identify those at risk. Current screening relies on self-reported questionnaires, which often miss or misdiagnose many women.

Ketim Technologies is changing that by developing the world’s first blood-based diagnostic test for PPD. By analysing protein biomarkers with support from AGRF and Olink proteomics, they aim to bring objective, early detection into maternal mental health care.

Driven by both science and lived experience, CEO Clarissa Yates is leading this breakthrough initiative to ensure more mothers get timely, accurate support—transforming care for families, clinicians, and communities alike.

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From Single Cells to Therapies: Unravelling Rare Neurological Disorders with Advanced Sequencing

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From Single Cells to Therapies: Unravelling Rare Neurological Disorders with Advanced Sequencing

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) represent a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of children worldwide. Understanding the biological basis of these complex disorders is key to developing treatments, with tools like transcriptomics and proteomics offering valuable molecular insights.

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Innovative genotyping in malaria research

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Innovative genotyping in malaria research

Associate Professor Sarah Auburn, a molecular biologist at Menzies School of Health Research, leads global efforts to combat malaria through genomic surveillance of Plasmodium vivax, leveraging international collaboration and support from AGRF to develop high-throughput genotyping tools that inform targeted interventions in endemic regions.

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Protecting Western Australia’s biosecurity

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Protecting Western Australia’s biosecurity

Western Australia is known for its breath-taking landscapes, but behind the scenes, strict biosecurity measures protect its agriculture and environment from pests and pathogens. While quarantine bins and detection dogs at the airport may go unnoticed by most, these defences are vital in keeping the state safe.

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Understanding the genetic structure and diversity of the Weedy Seadragon population along Australia’s east coast

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Understanding the genetic structure and diversity of the Weedy Seadragon population along Australia’s east coast

The Weedy Seadragon is a camouflaged fish found in the southern temperate waters of Australia from the central NSW coast around the south coast of Australia to south-western WA. Genetic data collected will be important for environmental researchers and ecologists to consider.

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Discovering Biodiversity: The Bug Barcode Blitz 2024 in Western Australia

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Discovering Biodiversity: The Bug Barcode Blitz 2024 in Western Australia

Western Australia's stunning and diverse landscapes are home to an incredible array of invertebrate species. To help uncover and document this biodiversity, the innovative WA Bug Barcode Blitz program has emerged.  As part of National Science Week, this program engages students and the community in STEM learning experiences and deepen their understanding of global diversity loss.

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