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Simpler and safer – light at the end of the nano tunnel for super resolution imaging?
Nature Communications
The biomedical imaging technologies in use today, from X-rays to MRI, have revolutionised patient treatment and medical research, but there are limitations. Scientists say new research holds the potential to see deeper into tissues to detect the Read more about Simpler and safer – light at the end of the nano tunnel for super resolution imaging? - Scimex
Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) -
Weight is an unspoken concern in many GP visits
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
Despite growing levels of obesity in the Australian population, new research has found that weight is not discussed in GP surgeries as often as might be expected. Funder: NHMRC Partnership Grant. Media Release. From:Menzies Institute for Medical Read more about Weight is an unspoken concern in many GP visits - Scimex
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EXPERT REACTION: Bee health - new pesticides to worry about
Nature
A new class of pesticides, expected to be a key replacement for neonicotinoids, may be bad for bumblebee colonies, reports a paper published in Nature this week. Sulfoximine-based pesticides have been approved for use in Australia, China and Canada Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Bee health - new pesticides to worry about - Scimex
Australia; SARoyal Holloway University of London -
Are our wild animals growing old gracefully?
Evolution Letters
For most of us, the body’s deterioration is an unavoidable part of getting older. This age-related decline, known as “senescence”, can occur subtly and slowly for some individuals, while for others it happens much faster. A researcher from The Read more about Are our wild animals growing old gracefully? - Scimex
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Feed cats sheep wool to improve digestive health
Food & Function
Proteins from sheep wool have been found to improve the digestive health of domestic cats, which Kiwi researchers say may offer promise for humans. AgResearch scientists used a method called controlled hydrolysis to extract proteins from sheep wool, Read more about Feed cats sheep wool to improve digestive health - Scimex
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Don't ditch the bread: Moderate carbohydrate intake best for health
The Lancet Public Health
Eating carbohydrates in moderation seems to be optimal for health and longevity, suggests new research published in The Lancet Public Health. The observational study of more than 15, 400 people from the USA found that diets both low and high in Read more about Don't ditch the bread: Moderate carbohydrate intake best for health - Scimex
InternationalBrigham and Women’s Hospital, USA -
The Amazon is stealing water from a neighbouring river
Geophysical Research Letters
The world's largest river seems to earn its rank by slowly encroaching on the territory of other rivers. According to new research, the Amazon River is slowly stealing a 40, 000-square-kilometer drainage basin from the upper Orinoco River in what Read more about The Amazon is stealing water from a neighbouring river - Scimex
InternationalMassachusetts Institute of Technology, USA -
Diving robots find Antarctic winter seas are heavy on CO2 emissions
Geophysical Research Letters
In winter, the open water nearest the sea ice surrounding Antarctica releases significantly more carbon dioxide than previously believed, according to a new study. The Southern Ocean's ability to absorb huge amounts of CO. 2. helps to shape the Earth Read more about Diving robots find Antarctic winter seas are heavy on CO2 emissions - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA -
3.4 billion year old WA fossils are similar to modern bacteria
Geochemical Perspectives Letters
International scientists have shown that 3.4 billion year old tiny fossils from Western Australia's Strelley Pool formation are chemically similar to modern bacteria. This all but confirms the biological origins of the fossils located about 1, 500 Read more about 3.4 billion year old WA fossils are similar to modern bacteria - Scimex
Australia; WA; ACTMIT, USA -
Gene study gives hope for low allergy wheat breeds
Science Advances
New Murdoch University research has shed light on a promising development for sufferers of wheat allergies. The international team examined proteins with a proven relationship to coeliac disease, occupational asthma (baker’ s asthma) or wheat Read more about Gene study gives hope for low allergy wheat breeds - Scimex
Australia; WAMurdoch University -
Men see motion quicker than women
Current Biology
Men pick up on visual motion significantly faster than women do, according to US researchers. The study showed both sexes are good at reporting whether black and white bars on a screen are moving to the left or right, but men were 25-75 per cent Read more about Men see motion quicker than women - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Washington -
Be wary of cosmetic surgeons on YouTube
JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery
In the age of social media and Instagram models, cosmetic procedures are becoming more common and patients are turning to YouTube for information about surgeries, patient reviews and medical commentary. To investigate the reliability of these videos, Read more about Be wary of cosmetic surgeons on YouTube - Scimex
InternationalRutgers New Jersey Medical School, USA -
Pass the scalpel and press play
New Zealand Medical Journal
Surgeons, anaesthetists and operating staff say listening to laid back music, classical, pop and 1980s bangers while they're working in theatre helps improve the mood and the surgeon's performance. Otago researchers surveyed staff working in Read more about Pass the scalpel and press play - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of Otago -
One in 36 Kiwis now prescribed anti-psychotics
New Zealand Medical Journal
The number of times anti-psychotics were handed out in New Zealand rose by 50 per cent between 2008 and 2015, despite no evidence of rising psychosis rates, Kiwi researchers have found. In 2015, one in 36 of Kiwis (2.8 per cent) aged 15 and over Read more about One in 36 Kiwis now prescribed anti-psychotics - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of Otago -
Day hospital helps reduce elderly depression and anxiety
New Zealand Medical Journal
New Zealand's only psychogeriatric day hospital - an outpatient hospital for older adults with mental health needs - has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. In this study, run by one of the hospital's clinical psychologists, Read more about Day hospital helps reduce elderly depression and anxiety - Scimex
New ZealandCanterbury District Health Board -
Could oil rigs help coral reefs flourish?
Scientific Reports
Oil and gas rigs, shipwrecks and other man-made structures in the ocean could help support threatened marine life by acting as stepping stones for coral larvae as they move through the ocean, a UK-led study has found. The UK researchers showed that Read more about Could oil rigs help coral reefs flourish? - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Edinburgh, UK -
World's oldest cheese found in Egyptian tomb
Analytical Chemistry
A solid white mass found in an Egyptian tomb from the 13th century B(rie) C may be the world's oldest cheese, according to international researchers. The cheese was found in a jar alongside a canvas fabric that might have been used to preserve its Read more about World's oldest cheese found in Egyptian tomb - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Catania, Italy -
Opt-out organ donor register unlikely to increase donations
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied
Opt-out organ donation registers, such as those introduced in France, are not likely to increase donation numbers due to a veto clause, according to UK researchers. Opt-out systems automatically register everyone and presume consent but the Read more about Opt-out organ donor register unlikely to increase donations - Scimex
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International students embracing Brisbane's low-density lifestyle
Australian Planner
International students from Asia prefer the low-density lifestyle they’ ve experienced in Brisbane, according to a University of Queensland study. Media Release. From:The University of Queensland. International students from Asia prefer the Read more about International students embracing Brisbane's low-density lifestyle - Scimex
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland -
Rat may hold the key to koala virus spread
Virus Genes
A Queensland rat, the grassland melomys, could be the origin of a koala retrovirus, which infects the majority of Australia’ s koalas. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science lecturer Dr Gregory Simmons said it was well known that Read more about Rat may hold the key to koala virus spread - Scimex
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland
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