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Gene Linked To Rare Male-Linked Intellectual Disability
Researchers have solved a 40-year mystery for an Australian family beset by a rare intellectual disability that affects only the male family members.
Extending Einstein’s Theory Beyond The Speed Of Light
Applied mathematicians in Australia have extended Einstein's theory of special relativity to work beyond the speed of light.
Study To Find Role Of Emotional Wellness In Cancer Patients
Researchers in Australia are conducting a world-first study to further our understanding of how spiritual wellbeing affects quality of life for those affected by cancer.
Healthy Diet In Children Linked To Higher IQ, Study
Children fed healthy diets at early age may have a slightly higher IQ compared to those who eat a lot of junk food, say researchers from the University of Adelaide.
Marijuana Use May Double Risk Of Premature Birth, Study
A large international study has found that women who use marijuana can more than double the risk of giving birth to a baby prematurely.
Shrinking Leaves Linked To Climate Change In Australia
Researchers from Australia and China have discovered that recent climate change is causing leaves of some Australian plants to narrow in size
Owning A Home Does Not Make You Happier, Study
An Australian study led by the University of Adelaide has debunked the belief that owning a home is a recipe for happiness.
New Adelaide Center To Focus On Traditional Chinese Medicine
A new joint Australian-Chinese Research Center aims to understand traditional Chinese medicine at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of its integration into Western medicine.
Missing Breast Cancer Genes May Be Due To Grandmother Effect
Researchers are questioning why mutated genes for breast cancer are not inherited more frequently despite a documented link with increased fertility in women.
