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Diamonds On Demand, For Research
Researchers in Australia now have the ability to fabricate ultra high-purity diamonds at the new Diamond Deposition Suite.
Infrared Light Puts Malaria To The Test
A new diagnostic method is able to detect malaria at an earlier stage of infection, exposing the parasites before they hide away in tissues.
Finger Length A Pointer To Knee Problems
The smaller the difference between the length of your ring and index fingers, the higher your chance of knee replacement in old age, according to a study.
Using Genetics To Determine Mosquito Age
Scientists are now able to determine the age of mosquitoes with transcriptional profiling, and have shown that disease transmission is by mosquitoes older than twelve days.
Heart Attack Drug Bypasses Side-Effects
Scientists have improved the specificity of heart attack drugs such that they no longer cause heart stoppage.
A Bird’s Eye View Of Flowers
Mathematical models show that a disproportionate number of Australian flowers have colors that attract honeyeaters, suggesting that flowers have evolved in response to bird visual systems.
Deadly Diarrhea Caused By Wastewater Irrigation Of Crops
The use of wastewater to irrigate crops is exposing children in Asia to a high risk of rotavirus infection and other deadly disease, scientists say.
President Appointed For New Monash-Suzhou Research Institute
The appointment of Monash's Yu Aibing to the Monash University-Southeast University Joint Research Institute deepens the collaboration between Australia and China.
IVF Babies Just As Healthy As Naturally Conceived Ones
A large survey carried out by researchers in Australia has allayed the fears of IVF baby parents.
