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Environmental conditions influenced how early humans migrated
Nature Communications
Researchers have gleaned new insights into the great human migration, revealing how environmental conditions in northern Eurasia and the Americas shaped the journey of ancestors who left Africa tens of thousands of years ago. The Out of Africa Read more about Environmental conditions influenced how early humans migrated
Australia; NSW; SAFlinders University|ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH)... -
Women face access issues to get recommended emergency contraceptive pill
Contraception
The accessibility of first-line oral emergency contraceptives in Australian community pharmacies is problematic – with a national survey finding almost one-third reporting they do not stock the ulipristal acetate pill that has been recommended by Read more about Women face access issues to get recommended emergency contraceptive pill
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How well prepared are our vaccines if bird flu starts spreading between humans?
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
The vaccines we have for bird flu are our best shot at staying safe if a strain of the virus starts spreading between humans, according to an international review. As human cases of avian influenza pop up sporadically around the world, the Read more about How well prepared are our vaccines if bird flu starts spreading between humans?
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‘Extraordinary’ 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull may show signs of attempts to treat cancer
Frontiers in Medicine
International researchers have been stunned by the discovery of cut marks around cancerous growths on an ancient Egyptian skull, indicating they may have tried to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a Read more about ‘Extraordinary’ 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull may show signs of attempts to treat cancer
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Microgrids help solve challenges of renewable energy
Electric Power Systems Research
Renewable energy is the way of the future, but issues such as variability and surplus generation have so far created headaches in the move to fully utilising these energy solutions. New research led by Murdoch University has found that using Read more about Microgrids help solve challenges of renewable energy
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Genetic link between diabetes and gut health could offer treatment solutions
Communications Biology
Researchers at Edith Cowan University’s (ECU’s) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Type 2 Diabetes and certain gut disorders, which could pave the way for more effective therapies. The research Read more about Genetic link between diabetes and gut health could offer treatment solutions
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Long-term prescription opioid use after hospital declining
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
UNSW Sydney medical researchers have shed light on post-hospital prescription opioid use. A large, linked data study has detailed the scale of prescription opioid use –such as oxycodone, morphine, or tramadol – after a hospital or emergency Read more about Long-term prescription opioid use after hospital declining
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Coral Crisis: Juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish behaviours that threaten reefs
Proceedings Royal Society B
Researchers from the University of Sydney have unveiled new findings on the chemosensory behaviours of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish, highlighting how these predators are influenced by environmental cues to transition to coral diets. Conducted Read more about Coral Crisis: Juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish behaviours that threaten reefs
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Of 8 wealthy countries, Aussie parents most likely to think smacking their kids is ok
Australian Journal of Social Issues
An Australian study that surveyed 6,760 parents in eight wealthy nations about parenting practices found Australian parents were the most accepting of smacking their children for misbehaving and the most likely to think their parenting was Read more about Of 8 wealthy countries, Aussie parents most likely to think smacking their kids is ok
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How do different diets affect our gut bugs?
Nature Communications
An intermittent-fasting and protein-pacing diet showed increased diversity in gut bugs compared to a calorie-restricted, heart-healthy diet in a small trial, according to international researchers. The team compared the effects of two low-calorie Read more about How do different diets affect our gut bugs?
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Premenstrual disorders linked to higher suicide risk in women
JAMA Network Open
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline (Aus) on 131 114 or Beyond Blue Read more about Premenstrual disorders linked to higher suicide risk in women
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Early exposure to air and noise pollution could be linked with later mental health problems
JAMA Network Open
Early exposure to air and noise pollution could be linked to a range of mental health issues in adolescence and young adulthood, according to international researchers. The team looked at data from 9,065 participants and found that higher exposure Read more about Early exposure to air and noise pollution could be linked with later mental health problems
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RNA-based drug plozasiran could help lower cholesterol in people with naturally high levels
New England Journal of Medicine
A drug which can be given by injection four times a year can help lower cholesterol and other blood fat levels in people with genetically high levels in their blood, according to an early-stage clinical trial. The drug, Plozasiran, is an RNA Read more about RNA-based drug plozasiran could help lower cholesterol in people with naturally high levels
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Invasive species threaten Indigenous Aussie lands near our cities, but are less of a problem in more remote areas
Nature Sustainability
Australia has both disproportionately high and disproportionately low numbers of invasive species on Indigenous-owned land, depending on where those lands are located, according to a study by international scientists, including an Australian. The Read more about Invasive species threaten Indigenous Aussie lands near our cities, but are less of a problem in more remote areas
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Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter
Nature Food
Switching food and drink purchases to similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by 26% according to a new study in Nature Food. Consumers want to make responsible food Read more about Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter
Australia; NSW; VICGeorge Institute for Global Health|Deakin University... -
New metasurface-based edge detecting filter for remote sensing transforms crop monitoring
Nature Communications
New work by researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) could pave the way to improvements in environmental monitoring and surveillance systems, augmented reality, and bio-medical imaging. The Read more about New metasurface-based edge detecting filter for remote sensing transforms crop monitoring
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Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine
npj Viruses
QIMR Berghofer researchers have conducted the first comprehensive two-year laboratory characterisation of the rare sub-type of the mosquito-borne Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) that caused an unprecedented deadly outbreak in Australia in 2022. Read more about Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine
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Brave new virtual world fast becoming a reality in the mining sector
Virtual and augmented reality, along with automation, are transforming the mining sector, allowing more work to be done remotely, saving time, money and removing many of the risks and travel for workers. A virtual and robotic revolution in Read more about Brave new virtual world fast becoming a reality in the mining sector
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Producing gold nano-particles (and hydrogen) in water – in a non-toxic way
Small Science
In a surprise discovery, Flinders University nanotechnology researchers have produced a range of different types of gold nanoparticles by adjusting water flow in the novel vortex fluidic device (the unboil-an-egg machine) – without the need for Read more about Producing gold nano-particles (and hydrogen) in water – in a non-toxic way
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Getting circumcised may reduce the risk of HIV infection
Annals of Internal Medicine
Circumcised men who have sex with men may be at a lower risk of HIV infection, according to a small Chinese study. The researchers recruited nearly 250 uncircumcised, HIV-negative men who had multiple recent male sexual partners. Half the group had Read more about Getting circumcised may reduce the risk of HIV infection
InternationalSun Yat-sen University, China