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Pancreatic Researcher Chosen As 2015 NSW Woman Of The Year
NSW Woman of the year Professor Minoti Apte calls for increased funding for medical research and better support for women in science.
The Anti-Inflammatory Receptor Tag Team
Super resolution microscopy has revealed the receptors involved in IL-37 signaling, paving the way for new anti-inflammatory therapies.
Watching Water Do Quantum Tunneling
A direct visualization of quantum tunneling of a cyclic tetramer of water has provided evidence for many-body tunneling.
Warning On Melatonin Use In Children
Although tempting, parents should be wary of using melatonin to help their children fall asleep.
Two Out Of Three Smokers Will Die From Their Habit
A study of over 200,000 people provides direct evidence that smoking kills, causing an estimated two million deaths in Australia alone.
Moderate Coffee Consumption Could Be Good For Your Heart
Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day has been linked to a lower likelihood of clogged arteries, according to a meta-analysis.
Calling The Shots: The Brain’s Decision-Making Structure
The brain is organized like a corporation: with top executives, middle managers and rank-and-file.
Unique Cholesterol-AMD Link In East Asians
The discovery that cholesterol ester transfer protein is linked to age-related macular degeneration in East Asians could open up new avenues of treatment.
Stress Cost Of A New Baby = US$85,000
Diapers and milk powder aside, a new baby can cost mothers US$85,000 in terms of time stress, study calculates.