Health
Study reveals Australian children overdosing on sugar
More than half of young Australians are consuming too much sugar, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Wollongong and University of Sydney.
Oct 19, 2012
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Genetics
Golden retrievers help scientists track human disease genes
A team of EU-funded researchers has successfully identified a gene that triggers a skin disorder in dogs - and the findings could have implications for humans who also suffer from the condition. Whether it manifests in golden ...
Jan 31, 2012
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Medical research
Research describes advantages of new vaccine adjuvant
New research from the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Leadbetter at the Trudeau Institute may lead to a whole new class of vaccines. Dr. Leadbetter's lab has discovered new properties of a potential vaccine adjuvant that suggest ...
Dec 12, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Danish mushroom inspires cancer researchers
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have explored the active principles of a Danish mushroom and found that some of the substances it contains are particularly toxic towards cancer cells. The goal is to synthesise ...
Dec 8, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Natural products for dementia
Kew pharmacist, Melanie-Jayne Howes, has been collaborating in research and reviews assessing the role of natural products in the treatment and prevention of dementia.
Oct 13, 2011
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