Name: RNA, Rest and Risky Infections
Start: 2025-05-19T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-19T20:30:00
Location: Carlton Brewhouse

Explore the cutting-edge world of RNA sequencing to assess neuropsychiatric disease risks, discover the effects of sleep on learning and memory in cleaner fish, and delve into the mysteries behind Buruli ulcer infection in humans. Join us for an intriguing evening of scientific exploration and insight!

Tweaking Genes in Mini-Brains

Anran Li (PhD candidate, University of Melbourne)

Growing brains in a dish? Science makes it possible! Using lab-grown mini-brains, we tweak specific genes to explore how tiny changes can shape brain development and even contribute to the risk of conditions like autism and schizophrenia, helping us unlock the secrets behind mental health.

The effect of sleep disruption on learning and memory in fish

William Sowersby (Research Scientist, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research)

All animals sleep, but we still don't really know why. We know that sleep plays an important role in learning and memory in humans and other mammals. In this presentation, William will discuss whether this is also the case in fishes. Such a finding would suggest a key role for sleep across all vertebrate animal taxa.

From Possum Poo to Mozzie Clues: Unravelling Buruli Ulcer Transmission in Victoria

Dr Veronique Paris (Post-doc, University of Melbourne)

Buruli ulcer is a mysterious flesh-eating disease spreading in Victoria. Join us to uncover the detective work behind tracing its transmission—from collecting possum poo to tracking mosquito bites. Discover how scientists use cutting-edge techniques to piece together the puzzle of how this bacteria jumps between wildlife and humans.

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