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Taking cannabis for opioid addiction doesn't seem to help
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Cannabis is not an effective treatment for opioid addiction, according to an international study of people in the US being treated for opioid use disorder. The researchers combined the results of ten previous studies, involving a total of 8,367 Read more about Taking cannabis for opioid addiction doesn't seem to help
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Most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster produced
The Astrophysical Journal
A global team of astronomers have created the most sensitive radio image ever of a globular cluster, an ancient ball of tightly-packed stars. A global team of astronomers have created the most sensitive radio image ever of a globular cluster, an Read more about Most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster produced
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Plants in the South Pacific began losing their diversity when humans arrived on the islands
Nature Ecology & Evolution
The arrival of humans on the islands of the South Pacific has been linked to reduced diversity of plant species in the area for thousands of years, according to international, NZ and Australian researchers. The team looked at trends in the diversity Read more about Plants in the South Pacific began losing their diversity when humans arrived on the islands
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Unravelling the association between neonatal proteins and adult health
Cell Genomics
Research led by Professor John McGrath from the University of Queensland found that the concentration of the C4 protein, an important part of the immune system, was not associated with risk of mental disorders. However, the research also showed that Read more about Unravelling the association between neonatal proteins and adult health
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Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
Nature Communications
Australian and UK scientists have developed a mathematical model that closely matches how the human brain processes visual information. Scientists have confirmed that human brains are naturally wired to perform advanced calculations, much like a Read more about Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
Australia; NSW; QLDThe University of Sydney|The University of Queensland... -
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75
The Lancet Psychiatry
Professor John McGrath analysed data from more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries between 2001 and 2022 with results demonstrating the high prevalence of mental health disorders, with 50% of the population developing at least one disorder by Read more about Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75
Australia; New Zealand; International; NSW; QLDQueensland Brain Institute|The University of New South Wales... -
Food allergy in infancy linked to childhood asthma and reduced lung function
Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to Australian research. Research at a Glance:A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute led study has found having a food allergy in infancy Read more about Food allergy in infancy linked to childhood asthma and reduced lung function
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Call for an end to corporate boxing matches for charity
New Zealand Medical Journal
A retired doctor is calling for an end to corporate boxing matches, following the death of a family member due to a severe head injury obtained in a charity boxing bout. Novice fights are significantly more dangerous than fights between trained Read more about Call for an end to corporate boxing matches for charity
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Double threat discovered for endangered Australian east coast shark
Biological Conservation
A slow birthrate and night-time wanderings of pregnant grey nurse sharks away from no-take marine protected areas are putting the fierce-looking but mild-mannered species at further risk of extinction. A slow birthrate and night-time wanderings of Read more about Double threat discovered for endangered Australian east coast shark
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Vitamin D alters developing neurons in the brain’s dopamine circuit
Journal of Neurochemistry
In animal models, neuroscientists at The University of Queensland (UQ) have shown how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in the brain’s dopamine circuit, which may lead to the dopamine dysfunction seen in adults with schizophrenia. Read more about Vitamin D alters developing neurons in the brain’s dopamine circuit
Australia; International; QLDQueensland Brain Institute|The University of Queensland