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Conceiving new options for contraception
Australian Prescriber
2016-10-01 00:01. Two Australian scientists are trying to press the importance of GPs moving their patients to long-acting and reversible contraception methods that do not come from the orally ingested Pill. They explain that intrauterine devices, Read more about Conceiving new options for contraception - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of SydneyNote for journalists:No media release.
- Name:
- Dan Gaffney
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- +61 2 9351 4630
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- Media coordinator
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- daniel.gaffney@sydney.edu.au
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Are complex networks and systems more stable than simpler ones?
Nature Communications
2016-09-30 19:00. A large complex system or network that sustains multiple life forms – such as the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s north coast – would seem to be more likely to be stable to disturbances than a simple one. Logically, Read more about Are complex networks and systems more stable than simpler ones? - Scimex
Australia; VICRMIT UniversityNote for journalists:Embargoed until 7pm Friday 30 September (AEST)
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- Professor Lewi Stone
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- +61 3 9925 1728
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- Author
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- lewi.stone@rmit.edu.au
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Genes that guide social development key in autism
PLOS Biology
2016-09-30 11:00. The genes that play a part in human social development could be part of the cause of autism, according to a team of international scientists. By comparing the activity of genes in people with and without autism, across a variety of Read more about Genes that guide social development key in autism - Scimex
InternationalCAS-MPG Partner Institute for Computational Biology, ChinaNote for journalists:- Name:
- Philipp Khaitovich
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- Author
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- khaitovich@eva.mpg.de
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3D printed fish fossil may reveal origin of human teeth
Biology Letters
2016-09-30 10:11. Three-dimensional prints of a 400 million year old fish fossil from around Lake Burrinjuck in southeast Australia reveal the possible evolutionary origins of human teeth, new research has found. The Australian National University Read more about 3D printed fish fossil may reveal origin of human teeth - Scimex
Australia; QLD; ACTThe Australian National University|Queensland MuseumNote for journalists:Images and video available.
- Name:
- Gavin Young
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- Author
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- gavin.young@anu.edu.au
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Sorry Forbes, extinct NZ raven was one, not two species
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
Henry Oggs Forbes. Now, 120 years later, a careful analysis of DNA and skull structure from raven remains has led researchers to the conclusion that the two species were in just fact one. " /. 2016-09-30 09:00. Remains of mysterious extinct native Read more about Sorry Forbes, extinct NZ raven was one, not two species - Scimex
New ZealandLandcare Research|The University of Adelaide|University of Otago|Canterbury MuseumNote for journalists:No media release available
- Name:
- Paul Scofield
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- Study author
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- pscofield@canterburymuseum.com
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UC's IoT network improves National Arboretum’s forest care
2016-09-30 08:31. A state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) technology developed by a University of Canberra research team will help monitor the soil condition and the management of the forests at the National Arboretum Canberra. A group of Read more about UC's IoT network improves National Arboretum’s forest care - Scimex
Australia; ACTUniversity of CanberraNote for journalists:- Name:
- Dr Kumudu Munasinghe
- Position:
- Assistant Professor of Network Engineering
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- Kumudu.Munasinghe@canberra.edu.au
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New optical illusion throws light on brain’s perception of transparency
i-perception
2016-09-30 08:00. Researchers have created a new optical illusion which helps reveal how our brains determine the material properties of objects – such as whether they are transparent, shiny, matte or translucent – just from looking at them. Read more about New optical illusion throws light on brain’s perception of transparency - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of New South WalesNote for journalists:- Name:
- Dr Juno Kim
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- +61 2 9385 7474
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- Lead author
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- juno.kim@unsw.edu.au
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New research finds restricting alcohol trading hours substantially reduces violence
Public Health Research & Practice
2016-09-30 05:00. Restricting alcohol trading hours can substantially reduce rates of violence and relaxing trading hours has the opposite effect, according to the first systematic review of alcohol trading hours and violence in more than five years. Read more about New research finds restricting alcohol trading hours substantially reduces violence - Scimex
Australia; NSWSax InstituteNote for journalists:- Name:
- Barry Dunning
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- +61 415 510 755
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- Communications and Media Manager
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- barry.dunning@saxinstitute.org.au
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Computing kidney donor matches
PLOS Computational Biology
2016-09-30 04:00. A new DNA-based scoring system could help improve predictions of long-term success of kidney transplants, which researchers hope will minimise the gap between organ supply and demand. Kidney donors and recipients are often matched Read more about Computing kidney donor matches - Scimex
InternationalWeill Cornell Medicine, USANote for journalists:- Name:
- Fabien Campagne
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- Author
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- fac2003@campagnelab.org
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New technique for finding weakness in Earth’s crust
Science
2016-09-30 04:00. Scientists have developed a method to estimate weakness in the Earth’ s outer layers which will help explain and predict volcanic activity and earthquakes. Published in the journal Science today, the research describes a new Read more about New technique for finding weakness in Earth’s crust - Scimex
Australia; SAThe University of AdelaideNote for journalists:- Name:
- Dr Derrick Hasterok
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- +61 8 8313 4540
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- Lecturer, School of Physical Sciences
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- derrick.hasterok@adelaide.edu.au
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Is hunger more motivating than thirst and fear?
Neuron
2016-09-30 02:00. Hunger is a more powerful motivator than we thought, according to US and German scientists who discovered, in a mouse study, that an empty stomach can overrule and curb feelings of thirst, anxiety or fear. The authors say hunger Read more about Is hunger more motivating than thirst and fear? - Scimex
InternationalNational Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USANote for journalists:Funding for this research was provided by the Intramural Research Program of the NIH’s NIDDK . The content of this announcement is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views or imply endorsement of the NIH.
- Name:
- Michael Krashes
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- +1 301 827 0960
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- Author
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- michael.krashes@nih.gov
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Home is where your immune system is
Trends in Immunology
2016-09-30 02:00. Your surrounding environment may have more influence over your immune system than your genes, according to a trio of European scientists. The authors looked over scores of studies and found that although all immune systems are Read more about Home is where your immune system is - Scimex
InternationalVlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie, BelgiumNote for journalists:Video available.
- Name:
- Adrian Liston
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- Author
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- adrian.liston@vib.be
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Probiotics prosper when proper strains provided
Cell Host & Microbe
2016-09-30 02:00. The market might be flooded with probiotics that actually work in the near future, after international scientists discovered that the introduction of a bacterial strain which already lives in your gut could alter your gut bug Read more about Probiotics prosper when proper strains provided - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Nebraska, USANote for journalists:- Name:
- Jens Walter
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- +1 780 492 1182
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- Author
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- jwalter1@ualberta.ca
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Drepanosaurus: the ancient chameleon with anteater arms
Current Biology
" /. 2016-09-30 02:00. 200 million years ago lived a peculiar chameleon-like reptile named the Drepanosaurus, and US scientists have finally discovered a second and more intact fossil of its remains, providing a glimpse of an odd set of forelimbs Read more about Drepanosaurus: the ancient chameleon with anteater arms - Scimex
InternationalStony Brook University, USANote for journalists:- Name:
- Adam Pritchard
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- +1 301 788 8443
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- Author
- Email:
- Adam.pritchard@yale.edu
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Researchers discover optimal diet to boost life-extending hormone
Cell Metabolism
2016-09-30 02:00. New research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre suggests a low protein, high carbohydrate diet may be the most effective for stimulating a hormone with life-extending and obesity-fighting benefits. Health / Read more about Researchers discover optimal diet to boost life-extending hormone - Scimex
Australia; International; NSWThe University of SydneyNote for journalists:Dr Samantha Solon-Biet and Professor Stephen Simpson are available for interviews on request. Contact Emily Cook for a copy of the embargoed paper: emily.cook@sydney.edu.au
- Name:
- Emily Cook
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- + 61 2 8627 1433
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- Media and PR Adviser
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- emily.cook@sydney.edu.au
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One third of emergency patients need help with drug and alcohol problems
Public Health Research and Practice
2016-09-30 00:05. More than a third of people presenting to NSW hospital emergency departments have an underlying drug and alcohol problem requiring intervention, a study led by researchers at UNSW’ s National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre Read more about One third of emergency patients need help with drug and alcohol problems - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales|National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)Note for journalists:- Name:
- Marion Downey
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- +61 2 9385 0180
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- Manager, Media & Communications
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- m.downey@unsw.edu.au
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Poochy pals jolly from genes
Scientific Reports
2016-09-29 23:00. Fido's friendliness could be in his genes, according to a Swedish study. The authors set up an impossible task for some beagles and watched what they did when they got stuck. Most of the pups got close to a nearby human and tried Read more about Poochy pals jolly from genes - Scimex
InternationalNote for journalists:Images available.
- Name:
- Per Jensen
- Phone:
- +46 1328 1298
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- Author
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- perje@ifm.liu.se
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EXPERT REACTION: Pollies link SA's blackouts to renewable energy
2016-09-29 17:00. In the wake of the South Australia-wide blackout, politicians, including the PM, have questioned the move to renewables, citing energy security as a key concern. Australian experts give their views below. Environment / Climate / Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Pollies link SA's blackouts to renewable energy - Scimex
Australia; SAAustralian Science Media CentreNote for journalists:New comments now available. (12noon AEST Friday)
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- Media Team
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- info@smc.org.au
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Painkillers a pain in the chest
The BMJ
2016-09-29 08:30. If you take over-the-counter painkillers you might be increasing your risk of heart failure, according to European scientists. The researchers investigated almost 10 million users of 27 different anti-inflammatory painkillers, Read more about Painkillers a pain in the chest - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Milano-Bicocca, ItalyNote for journalists:- Name:
- Giovanni Corrao
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- +39 02 6448 5854
- Position:
- Contributing Author
- Email:
- giovanni.corrao@unimib.it
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The new first Americans?
PLOS ONE
2016-09-29 04:00. Argentinian scientists have found remains that suggest people first reached the Americas around 1, 000 years earlier than we thought. The Clovis people, a prehistoric group of hunter-gatherers who arrived in the Americas 13, 000 Read more about The new first Americans? - Scimex
InternationalUniversidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNote for journalists:Australian newspapers have permission from the journal to run this story in print on the day the embargo lifts, with the strict proviso that nothing can appear online until after the embargo lifts.
- Name:
- Gustavo Politis
- Phone:
- +54 2284 450331 x390 – 392
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- Author
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