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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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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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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
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Statins could be beneficial, even in older adults
Annals of Internal Medicine
The use of statins in adults over 60 could reduce the risk of heart disease and death, according to international researchers. The team used over 40,000 electronic health records from the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, analysing patients over 60 Read more about Statins could be beneficial, even in older adults
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Stomp-rocket explanation for Hawaiian volcano eruptions
Nature Geoscience
In May 2018, twelve explosive eruptions at the Hawaiian volcano Kīlauea produced atmospheric plumes reaching 8km into the sky. Explosive eruptions are normally driven by molten rock rising, or steam expanding, however those processes couldn't Read more about Stomp-rocket explanation for Hawaiian volcano eruptions
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What makes a 'good farmer' in Aotearoa?
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Farmers and non-farmers in New Zealand generally agree on what makes a 'good farmer,' according to new research. For both groups, the broad definition covers animal welfare, biodiversity, environmentally friendly farming practices, and connections Read more about What makes a 'good farmer' in Aotearoa?
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Huhu grubs: a protein-packed future food for Aotearoa?
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
Huhu grub farms could boost food security and the New Zealand economy, but more research is needed to figure out viable commercial farming methods. University of Otago researchers say there is much to learn from traditional Māori harvesting Read more about Huhu grubs: a protein-packed future food for Aotearoa?
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Echidnapus identified from an ‘Age of Monotremes’
Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology
Australian researchers have found evidence of the oldest known platypus and a new species, dubbed ‘echidnapus’, which has a platypus-like anatomy alongside features that more closely resemble an echidna. Published today in the Alcheringa: An Read more about Echidnapus identified from an ‘Age of Monotremes’
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Pre- and early-term births increased during US heatwaves, especially among poorer people
JAMA Network Open
A study that looked at more than 53 million births in 50 US cities and surrounds between 1993 and 2017, accounting for more than half of all US births during the period, found rates of pre- and early-term births increased during heatwaves, Read more about Pre- and early-term births increased during US heatwaves, especially among poorer people
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Untreated milk from bird flu infected cows poses a risk if consumed
New England Journal of Medicine
Untreated milk from cows infected with the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu virus can infect susceptible animals that consume it, according to US research. When mice were fed the untreated milk from infected cows they showed signs of illness from the Read more about Untreated milk from bird flu infected cows poses a risk if consumed
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COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy
The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out nearly a decade of progress in improving life expectancy within just two years, according to the latest edition of the World Health Statistics released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Between 2019 and 2021, Read more about COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy
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