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Unravelling the genetic and environmental influences on trust
Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Trust, a cornerstone of human interaction, has a significant genetic component, according to new research. Trust, a cornerstone of human interaction, has a significant genetic component, with around 33% of the variation between individuals Read more about Unravelling the genetic and environmental influences on trust
Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|The University of Sydney -
Examining the medical mystery of a child hepatitis outbreak
Journal of Infection
An analysis of a sudden global outbreak of hepatitis in children that occurred in 2022 finds although the primary suspect is highly likely to be an infection by multiple viruses, many questions still puzzle researchers. A University of Sydney study Read more about Examining the medical mystery of a child hepatitis outbreak
Australia; International; NSWThe University of Sydney -
Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies
Nature Communications
By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains. By analysing ancient DNA, an Read more about Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies
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Prosthetic limbs may soon be able to 'feel'
Nature Communications
International researchers have created a brain-robot connection that provides more naturalistic sensations to amputees when they are walking on their prosthetics. The researchers tested their new system on three lower-limb amputees with brain Read more about Prosthetic limbs may soon be able to 'feel'
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Will 'asking our parents for money' to pay off a home loan lead to abusing them?
Australian Journal of Social Issues
A couple of Australian researchers have suggested that more focus be put on the possibility that the now common need of younger Australians to ask their parents for assistance in buying a house could lead to the financial abuse of the parents. They Read more about Will 'asking our parents for money' to pay off a home loan lead to abusing them?
Australia; NSW; TASThe University of Newcastle|University of Tasmania -
A better peanut on your plate? New findings reveal potential for peanut crop improvement
Nature Genetics
Global population growth has led to rapidly increasing food demand, but a new international study, published in Nature Genetics, has found a way to accelerate crop improvements, specifically in peanuts. Global population growth has led to rapidly Read more about A better peanut on your plate? New findings reveal potential for peanut crop improvement
Australia; International; WAMurdoch University -
Check your heart’s health with the prick of a pin
Analytical Chemistry
Researchers at Murdoch University’s Australian National Phenome Centre have delivered a self-administered blood test that that will revolutionise the landscape of cardiovascular risk assessment. Tests usually performed to detect heart disease and Read more about Check your heart’s health with the prick of a pin
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Mapping potential pathways to MND treatment
Nature Communications
For the first time, researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have mapped out the proteins implicated in the early stages of motor neurone disease (MND). Building on the mapping project, UQ Queensland Brain Institute researcher Dr Rebecca Read more about Mapping potential pathways to MND treatment
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High cost of vaping in Australia revealed
Australian Health Review
QIMR Berghofer researchers have warned that the increased prevalence of vaping could ultimately cost the Australian health system upwards of $180 million each year, just from a portion of users taking up tobacco smoking. QIMR Berghofer researchers Read more about High cost of vaping in Australia revealed
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BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Deepfakes are here to stay - so where to next?
RECORDING AVAILABLEFrom fake audio impersonating politicians to fake pornographic videos of celebrities including Taylor Swift, deepfakes have been in the news a lot lately and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) mean it's about to get a whole Read more about BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Deepfakes are here to stay - so where to next?
Australia; NSW; SAAustralian Science Media Centre|The University of Adelaide... -
Protecting Science in Times of Crisis: How do we stop being reactive, and become more proactive?
Protecting Science in Times of Crisis is a comprehensive report addressing the urgent need for a new approach to safeguard science and its practitioners during global crises. With many conflicts spread over geographical zones, increasing extreme Read more about Protecting Science in Times of Crisis: How do we stop being reactive, and become more proactive?
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A nerve protecting drug combination could improve stroke outcomes
JAMA Neurology
A fast-acting drug combination that works to protect the cells in the brain, could help improve patients' symptoms after a stroke, according to a study from China. The study found that the combination of edaravone and dexborneol, which together Read more about A nerve protecting drug combination could improve stroke outcomes
Australia; International; NSWGeorge Institute for Global Health|Peking University Third Hospital, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Limited China, -
Giant new snake species identified in the Amazon
Diversity
A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has uncovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda. A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has uncovered a previously undocumented Read more about Giant new snake species identified in the Amazon
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Could climate change increase the risk of thunderstorm asthma events?
JAMA
In 2016, a thunderstorm in Melbourne triggered a 672% increase in asthma-related hospital admissions and caused 10 deaths, and Australian researchers say there is a possibility that events like this could increase or become more severe under climate Read more about Could climate change increase the risk of thunderstorm asthma events?
Australia; NSWMacquarie University -
Women who exercise regularly have lower risk of early death than men
Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
Women who exercise regularly have a lower risk of an early death or fatal heart attack or stroke than men who exercise regularly, even when women put in less effort, according to international researchers. The team analysed data from more than Read more about Women who exercise regularly have lower risk of early death than men
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Brain activity 'mismatch' could be an early warning of dementia
JNeurosci
A 'mismatch' in brain activity visible through a non-invasive brain imaging tool is associated with an accelerated decline in brain function that could indicate dementia, according to Australian and international researchers. The team used data from Read more about Brain activity 'mismatch' could be an early warning of dementia
Australia; International; QLDBond University|University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA -
Protein lovers beware: High protein diet linked to fatty arteries
Nature Metabolism
A high protein diet has been linked to atherosclerosis - the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls - in mice by Canadian and US researchers, who also experimented with high protein diets in humans. The Read more about Protein lovers beware: High protein diet linked to fatty arteries
InternationalUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC, USA -
Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
Nature Astronomy
The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). Associate Professor Christian Wolf said it’s a record he doesn’t Read more about Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
Australia; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University|The University of Melbourne -
Too much vitamin B3 could harm your heart
Nature Medicine
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is used as both a dietary supplement and to fortify our flour and cereals, and might be linked to an increased risk of heart disease, say international researchers who sampled the blood of over 4300 people. They say Read more about Too much vitamin B3 could harm your heart
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Prescription opioids increase the risk of falls, especially in the over 85s
JAMA Internal Medicine
Taking prescription opioids could increase your chances of also taking a tumble, with new Australian research showing a link between the drugs and a higher risk of falls. The large study, of over 3. 2 million adults, found that taking prescription Read more about Prescription opioids increase the risk of falls, especially in the over 85s
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales|National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)