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Are redheads with blue eyes really going extinct?
For every 100 people in the world, only one or two will have red hair.
Feb 7, 2018
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University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne was established in 1853 in Parkville, Victoria, Australia. Today the University of Melbourne has over 36,600 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The university's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Biotechnology are regarded highly among world-wide universities. The University of Melbourne is ranked in the very top 100 of world-wide universities for its academic programs and is noted for its numerous Rhodes Scholars and a recent Nobel Prize recipient.
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Discovery prompts rethink on metals and Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have discovered that a protein involved in the progression of Alzheimer's disease also has properties that could be helpful for human health.
Jul 30, 2015
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Health
Heavy metal music has negative impacts on youth
Young people at risk of depression are more likely to listen habitually and repetitively to heavy metal music. University of Melbourne researcher Dr Katrina McFerran has found.
Oct 20, 2011
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Genetics
Geneticists make new discovery about how a baby's sex is determined
Medical researchers at Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute have made a new discovery about how a baby's sex is determined—it's not just about the X-Y chromosomes, but involves a 'regulator' that increases ...
Dec 14, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Baldness caused by alopecia could soon be treatable
Baldness caused by alopecia areata could soon be treated safely and effectively, after an international University of Melbourne-led trial found two new drugs to be safe and effective.
Sep 17, 2018
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Health
Is it time for junk food to carry graphic warnings like cigarette packets?
New research suggests graphic warnings on junk food packaging would prove an effective deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat – and it appears the more graphic and negative the message the better.
May 24, 2018
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Diabetes
Diabetics should be wary of paleo diet, expert warns
People with type 2 diabetes should be wary of social media hype about the benefits of going on the paleo diet, a University of Melbourne researcher says.
Aug 9, 2016
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Diabetes
Diabetes expert warns Paleo Diet is dangerous and increases weight gain
A new study has revealed following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet for just eight weeks can lead to rapid weight gain and health complications.
Feb 18, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research reveals mindful parenting reduces child stress
Mindfulness in parenting significantly reduces children's stress levels, according to a new study by the University of Melbourne's Director of Positive Psychology, Professor Lea Waters.
Jan 20, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Diet and nutrition essential for mental health
Evidence is rapidly growing showing vital relationships between both diet quality and potential nutritional deficiencies and mental health, a new international collaboration led by the University of Melbourne and Deakin University ...
Jan 28, 2015
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