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Bullies And Victims Face Mental Health Risks
Young teenage bullies and their victims face increased risks of developing mental health and substance use problems later in adolescence.
Vintage Venoms Lose None Of Their Bite
Venoms, which are a time-capsule of disappearing biodiversity, can be stored for up to 80 years and still remain biologically active.
‘Brittle-Bone Babies’ Treated In The Womb With Stem Cells
Researchers have treated babies with congenital bone disease by injecting them with bone-forming stem cells while they were still in the womb.
Researchers Discover Genetic Loci Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis
The largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis has shed light on how existing drugs target it.
Scientists Discover Gene That Protects Against Nerve Degeneration
Scientists have identified a gene that protects against spontaneous, adult-onset progressive nerve degeneration.
Scientists Identify Genetic Loci For Lynch Syndrome
Scientists can now identify more accurately people at high risk for Lynch Syndrome, an inherited, familial condition that increases the risk of bowel and endometrial cancer.
Bacteria Could Reduce Fertilizer Use In Sugarcane Production
Scientists have discovered a bacterium that could reduce the use of fertilizer in sugarcane production and improve yields.
Australian Scorpion Venom Could Fight Pain
Australian scorpion venom could ease human pain and discomfort, according to a study.
Researchers In Australia Grow Kidney From Stem Cells
University of Queensland researchers have grown a kidney using stem cells, making a leap forward in treating renal disease.
