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  1. Combing our DNA for the roots of hair colour

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature Genetics

    The genes linked with different hair colour have been found by an international team of scientists, including Australians. The study analysed genetic data from almost 300, 000 people of European descent with black, blonde, dark brown, light brown or Read more about Combing our DNA for the roots of hair colour - Scimex

    Australia; VIC; QLD; WA; TASThe University of Queensland|The University of Melbourne...
  2. Long-lasting HIV protection in monkeys from single injection

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    Despite decades of research, there's still no vaccine for HIV. But a new study has found that one injection of HIV-targeting antibodies can protect monkeys from the simian version of HIV infection (SIV) for up to 20 weeks. These antibodies — which Read more about Long-lasting HIV protection in monkeys from single injection - Scimex

    InternationalRockefeller University, USA | National Institutes of Health, USA
  3. Immune cells help the brain lining heal after head injuries

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature Immunology

    After a head injury, the protective lining around the brain heals with help from two waves of immune cells, according to a new US study in mice. First, the immune system sends in the clean-up crew to get rid of dead cells. Then after four days, the Read more about Immune cells help the brain lining heal after head injuries - Scimex

    InternationalNational Institutes of Health, USA
  4. Who knows where the water goes? Water monitoring falls globally

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature Sustainability

    Efforts to monitor and track freshwater resources have decreased globally, with over 50 per cent less stream gauges operating now compared to 1979, according to US scientists. Stream gauges help determine how much water is available for people, Read more about Who knows where the water goes? Water monitoring falls globally - Scimex

    Australia; InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA
  5. New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at risk, say experts

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Recent recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) to lower thresholds defining hypertension and treating higher risk patients are sparking debate and could put people at risk, says a new Read more about New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at risk, say experts - Scimex

    Australia; NSW; QLDThe University of Sydney|Bond University
  6. Teaching kids self-control at school boosts social and academic skills

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Teaching kids and teens self-regulation (being able to control your emotions, avoid inappropriate or aggressive actions and carry out self-directed learning) can improve their academic performance, social skills and mental health, according to a new Read more about Teaching kids self-control at school boosts social and academic skills - Scimex

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK
  7. Kids hit hard by junk food advertising: new research

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 0005 AEST | 0205 NZST

    Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

    Junk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new Heart Foundation-funded research shows. Media Release. From:The University of Adelaide. Junk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many Read more about Kids hit hard by junk food advertising: new research - Scimex

    Australia; SAThe University of Adelaide
  8. Beer and wine makes you feel fine after nerve agent poisoning

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Apr 2018 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    eNeuro

    A byproduct of the fermentation process in making beer and wine is more effective in combating seizures associated with exposure to a nerve agent than currently recommended treatments, say US authors in a study using rats. The anti-anxiety drug Read more about Beer and wine makes you feel fine after nerve agent poisoning - Scimex

    InternationalEmory University School of Medicine, USA
  9. 'Flesh eating' ulcers on the rise

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Apr 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    The Medical Journal of Australia

    Buruli ulcers, an infectious disease caused by 'flesh eating' bacteria called Myobacterium ulcerans, are on the increase in Australia, and experts say urgent action is needed to curb an 'epidemic'. The problem is particularly severe in regional Read more about 'Flesh eating' ulcers on the rise - Scimex

    Australia; VICCSIRO|Barwon Health
  10. Damp houses and gas stoves an asthma risk

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Apr 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    Aussie kids are commonly exposed to damp housing and gas stove emissions, both of which are contributing to asthma in children, according to Australian research. The study found that damp housing accounts for almost 8 per cent of childhood asthma Read more about Damp houses and gas stoves an asthma risk - Scimex

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland|The University of New South Wales

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