International researchers led by MCRI identify rare genetic brain disorder

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 1156 AEDT | 1356 NZDT

Brain

An international team of researchers, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, has identified a rare genetic brain disorder that causes severe neurological damage in children after a mild fever or illness. Only six cases have been recorded Read more about International researchers led by MCRI identify rare genetic brain disorder - Scimex

EXPERT REACTION: Chinese government report on rogue GM baby scientist

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 1107 AEDT | 1307 NZDT

It has just been reported the Chinese scientist who allegedly used CRISPR-Cas9 to create the world’s first gene-edited babies “deliberately evaded oversight” in a quest for fame and fortune. An investigation set up by the Health Commission of Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Chinese government report on rogue GM baby scientist - Scimex

Super-charging the immune system to fight cancer

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 1043 AEDT | 1243 NZDT

Innovative immunotherapies for cancer are a step closer to reality thanks to an agreement between Australia's Cartherics Pty Ltd and Seoul-based ToolGen Inc. Media Release. From:Cartherics Pty Ltd. Cartherics Pty Ltd and ToolGen Inc. MEDIA RELEASE. Read more about Super-charging the immune system to fight cancer - Scimex

Body size has more impact on women's lifespan than men's

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

BMJ

Physical activity, weight and height may influence women’s lifespan much more than men’s, say international researchers. In an observational study, women taller than 175cm were 31 per cent more likely to live to 90 years compared to women Read more about Body size has more impact on women's lifespan than men's - Scimex

A quarter of young women who vape haven’t smoked cigarettes – yet

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0902 AEDT | 1102 NZDT

American Journal of Preventative Medicine

Over one in 10 young Australian women have tried vaping. While the majority are current or ex-smokers, a quarter of e-cigarette users have never smoked. Research indicates that vapers are more likely to go on to smoke tobacco. The popularity of Read more about A quarter of young women who vape haven’t smoked cigarettes – yet - Scimex

Epilepsy brain implant reduces rat seizures by 93 per cent

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

JNeurosci

A brain implant that secretes proteins has shown promise as an epilepsy treatment, reducing seizures in rats by 93 per cent in three months. International researchers implanted small devices which release a protein recently shown to help suppress Read more about Epilepsy brain implant reduces rat seizures by 93 per cent - Scimex

Spotify can spot all sorts of information about you

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

Nature Human Behaviour

Your choice of music on Spotify can provide an insight into how you're feeling, or how you might want to feel, where you're from, how old you are, and what time of day you're listening, say international researchers. The study, which examined  765 Read more about Spotify can spot all sorts of information about you - Scimex

Blood test predicts genetic Alzheimer’s disease progression

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

Nature Medicine

An international collaboration from Australia, UK, USA and Europe has shown that a blood test can predict inherited Alzheimer’s disease at least a decade before clinical symptoms are evident. Media Release. From:Florey Institute of Neuroscience Read more about Blood test predicts genetic Alzheimer’s disease progression - Scimex

Social media privacy is in the hands of a few friends

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

Nature Human Behaviour

New research has revealed that people’s behaviour is predictable from the social media data of as few as eight or nine of their friends. Published today in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, a study from the University of Adelaide in Australia Read more about Social media privacy is in the hands of a few friends - Scimex

Predicting short-term climate between now and a decade out

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

Nature Climate Change

Over the past few decades, climate scientists have become quite good at predicting seasonal changes and how the climate will change over decades to centuries. But short term predictions - from one to 10 years out - are much harder, international Read more about Predicting short-term climate between now and a decade out - Scimex

How sensitive are global groundwater systems to climate change?

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

Nature Climate Change

As the climate changes, the storage, replenishment and discharge of groundwater varies substantially, according to a team of international researchers, including an Australian. Accounting for changes driven by climate change, they found that Read more about How sensitive are global groundwater systems to climate change? - Scimex

Forest soils need many decades to recover from fires and logging

Publicly released: Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

Nature Geoscience

A landmark study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that forest soils need several decades to recover from bushfires and logging – much longer than previously thought. Media Release. From:The Australian National University. A Read more about Forest soils need many decades to recover from fires and logging - Scimex

The health of refugees and migrants in the European Region

Publicly released: Mon 21 Jan 2019 at 2301 AEDT | Tue 22 Jan 2019 at 0101 NZDT

The World Health Organization has investigated the health of refugees and migrants in the European Region. They found that migrants and refugees are at higher risk of falling ill while in transit or while living in receiving countries due to changes Read more about The health of refugees and migrants in the European Region - Scimex

Algorithm predicts the next shot in tennis

Publicly released: Mon 21 Jan 2019 at 1611 AEDT | 1811 NZDT

QUT researchers have developed an algorithm that can predict where a tennis player will hit the next ball by analysing Australian Open data of thousands of shots by the top male tennis players. Media Release. From:Queensland University of Technology Read more about Algorithm predicts the next shot in tennis - Scimex

Researchers take a step forward in understanding human feet

Publicly released: Mon 21 Jan 2019 at 1456 AEDT | 1656 NZDT

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,

Researchers have taken strides in understanding how human feet evolved to enhance walking and running, setting us apart from species such as chimpanzees. Findings from The University of Queensland and University of Exeter study could be used to Read more about Researchers take a step forward in understanding human feet - Scimex

Orthodontics no guarantee of long-term oral health

Publicly released: Mon 21 Jan 2019 at 1045 AEDT | 1245 NZDT

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology

A commonly held belief among the general public is orthodontic treatment will prevent future tooth decay. Research undertaken at the University of Adelaide has found that this is not the case. Media Release. From:The University of Adelaide. A Read more about Orthodontics no guarantee of long-term oral health - Scimex

From toilet to brickyard: Recycling biosolids to make sustainable bricks

Publicly released: Mon 21 Jan 2019 at 1022 AEDT | 1222 NZDT

Buildings

How can you recycle the world’s stockpiles of treated sewage sludge and boost sustainability in the construction industry, all at the same time? Turn those biosolids into bricks. Funder: RMIT University, Melbourne Water, Australian Government Read more about From toilet to brickyard: Recycling biosolids to make sustainable bricks - Scimex

Superbug Golden Staph on the rise in Vic and WA communities

Publicly released: Mon 21 Jan 2019 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

MJA

Australian researchers are reporting that, while there is a decline in Golden Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) infections in hospitals over the last few years, the numbers are on the rise for Golden Staph infections acquired outside hospitals. The Read more about Superbug Golden Staph on the rise in Vic and WA communities - Scimex

Toddlers ain't that fussed about crying babies

Publicly released: Sat 19 Jan 2019 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

PLOS One

Crying babies make adults feel sad, but toddlers react the same way to the crying bubs and white noise, according to University of Otago researchers. They showed adults and toddlers a number of videos showing infants crying, laughing, babbling, and Read more about Toddlers ain't that fussed about crying babies - Scimex

Diamonds and pencils – how investigating their relationship can pave the way for health and technology advances

Publicly released: Sat 19 Jan 2019 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

Sciences Advances

Computers have uncovered a key relationship between pencils and diamonds – here’s what that could mean for your mobile phone and treating illnesses in the future. New research published in Sciences Advances reveals how researchers at Griffith Read more about Diamonds and pencils – how investigating their relationship can pave the way for health and technology advances - Scimex