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‘Force-sensing’ protein could help better treat diseases that cause seizures
Nature
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have made a discovery about a little understood protein in the human body that could help treat diseases that cause seizures, including epilepsy. The researchers examined the 'force-sensing' Read more about ‘Force-sensing’ protein could help better treat diseases that cause seizures
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Did the building blocks of life form in the cracks of volcanoes?
Nature
Volcanoes could hold the clues to how the first building blocks of life may have formed into complex chemical mixtures, according to international researchers, who found in laboratory experiments that heat flows moving through cracks in rocks can Read more about Did the building blocks of life form in the cracks of volcanoes?
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Challenging decades-old fire risk assumptions
Forest Ecology and Management
A new paper led by leading forest scientist, Professor Mark Adams from Swinburne University of Technology, unveils critical flaws in the way fuel loads are estimated in eastern Australia, calling for a new approach. A new paper led by leading forest Read more about Challenging decades-old fire risk assumptions
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EXPERT REACTION: Tsunami warnings as earthquake hits Taiwan
A 7. 5 magnitude earthquake (as measured by the US Geological Survey) has hit Taiwan with tsunami warnings issued for Japan and the Philippines. Below, Australian experts comment. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Tsunami warnings as earthquake hits Taiwan
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In the dark on blue light
Health Physics
Evidence that blue light from devices like mobile phones causes sleep disturbance is still unclear, with more research needed says the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Evidence that blue light from devices like Read more about In the dark on blue light
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Popular holistic health approach delivers limited benefits
Nutrition and Dietetics
A new study has revealed a popular, holistic approach to managing an individual’s relationship with food and dieting has one clear benefit – reducing hunger. The Health at Every Size (HAES®) practice concentrates on intuitive eating behaviours, Read more about Popular holistic health approach delivers limited benefits
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Galaxies get more chaotic as they age
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
An international team led by Australian research centre ASTRO 3D reports that age is the driving force in changing how stars move within galaxies. Galaxies start life with their stars rotating in an orderly pattern but in some the motion of stars is Read more about Galaxies get more chaotic as they age
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; WA; ACTARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D)... -
Hope for treating autoimmune diseases
Clinical and Experimental Medicine
The Systemic Inflammation Index (SII) uses information from routine laboratory data to measure inflammation in the body and examining this index in a new way could provide vital answers for early diagnosis and management of a wide range of Read more about Hope for treating autoimmune diseases
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Chatbot guides women through post-prison challenges
International Journal of Communication
Researchers at the University of South Australia are co-designing a chatbot to help formerly incarcerated women re-establish their lives on the outside, and reduce the risk of them returning to prison. Most women leaving prison face profound Read more about Chatbot guides women through post-prison challenges
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DNA from carrion flies reveals which animals live nearby
Royal Society Open Science
DNA sampled from carrion flies can reveal which animals live in an area, according to Australian and international researchers. They captured 920 flies from within a zoo and along an area extending 4 km away from it. Sampling the DNA, they detected Read more about DNA from carrion flies reveals which animals live nearby
Australia; New Zealand; NSW; WACurtin University|University of Otago