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Bacteria Develop Resistance To Antimicrobial Nanosilver, Study
Overexposure to silver nanoparticles may cause other potentially harmful bacteria to rapidly adapt and flourish, says a new study.
The Mystery Of The Mutant Mice That Never Got Fat
The mystery of why some people get fat eating high-fat foods while others can stay skinny on a diet of burgers and chips is closer to being solved.
Engineers Turn Nucleus Of Silicon Atom Into Quantum Bit
Researchers have achieved a quantum breakthrough, turning the nucleus of an atom into a qubit or quantum bit – the building blocks of super powerful quantum computers of the future.
Plaques Are Last Stage Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Study
Plaque, long considered to be the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the last events to occur in the Alzheimer’s brain, says a new study.
Solar “Power” Couple Win Australia In The Asian Century Award
A solar “power” couple have been honored with an award recognizing visionary Australian citizens living and working abroad.
Brain Circuit Makes It Harder For Obese People To Lose Weight
Researchers in Australia explain why when obese people diet, they end up losing less weight.
Our Plastic Trash Form Giant Ocean Patches, Study
New research shows that it doesn’t matter where in the world plastic garbage enters the ocean, it can end up in any of the five ocean basins.
Key Protein Makes Breast Cancer ‘Aggressive’
Australian scientists have discovered how a protein causes breast cancer to become more aggressive and resistant to common drugs.
Olymians Live Longer Than The Rest Of Us, Study
Olympians live longer than the general population, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal.
Youth With Bipolar Disorder Risk Respond Less To Emotions, Study
Young people with a known risk of bipolar disorder show reduced reaction to facial emotions, according to a new study.
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