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Children More Distracting Than Mobile Phones
Researchers in Australia have found that children are 12 times more distracting to a driver than talking on a mobile phone while driving.
Predictive Test For Obesity In Human Trials
Scientists in Australia are recruiting subjects for a trial to test if the stress hormone cortisol is a predictor of obesity.
Brain Atrophy Linked With Cognitive Decline In Diabetes
Cognitive decline in people with Type 2 Diabetes is likely due to brain atrophy like that seen in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Childhood Obesity Linked To Emotional Issues
Schoolchildren suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing psychological problems than their slimmer counterparts, according to a new study in Taiwan.
Enzyme ‘Lynked’ To Anemia
A team of researchers has uncovered a link between an enzyme known as Lyn and the blood disorder anemia.
Gene Involved In Cancer Affects Sperm’s Swimming Ability
A gene known to affect hormone action in breast and prostate cancer cells has been shown to have an impact on male fertility.
Gene That Links Obesity And Immunity Uncovered
Scientists from New Zealand and Australia have discovered a gene that links the immune system with obesity.
Revealed: How Bacteria Store And Release Toxins
Scientists in New Zealand and Australia have uncovered a new way in which bacteria store and release toxins without harming itself.
Chunky Mobile Devices? Soft Graphene Could Help You Downsize
Monash University researchers have engineered a graphene-based device that is compact, yet lasts as long as a conventional battery.
