Breakthrough in Cellular Energy and Longevity Innovation
In a bold step toward redefining how we age, SRW Laboratories, New Zealand’s frontrunner in biotechnology, has unveiled its latest breakthrough: Cel2 NR. This next-generation supplement, the newest addition to the acclaimed Cel Range,…
What are food colourings made from?
Food colourings can be made from plants, animals or synthetically. As additives they are given identifying numbers, known as ‘E’ numbers in Europe; in Australia we use the same list but omit the…
Shared houses also share bacteria
People living together often share many things. One of them turns out to be bacteria, as one of the biggest ever studies into bacterial transfer reveals how your co-habitants can affect your health….
Is it dangerous to ignite your farts?
READER QUERY: “I have a friend who claims that he has set light to his farts. Can this be done, and is it dangerous?” The gases released during flatulence are indeed flammable. Gut…
Can a fright really cure hiccups?
READER QUESTION: “When I get hiccups, someone almost always shouts ‘Boo!’. Is there any reason to believe that this helps?” In scientific terms speaking, there is no proof that a fright can cure…
Your vaccines are ready – how they did it in under a year
More than 180 different COVID-19 vaccines were in the initial pipeline – and the majority of them can be placed in one of four vaccine categories. One is a classic. Two are comparatively…
Aussie Anne Abbott wins John Maddox Prize for ‘Standing up for Science’
While the main John Maddox Prize for 2020 goes to Anthony Fauci and Salim Abdool Karim for their communication of evidence during the Covid-19 pandemic, the judges have again this year chosen to…
UNSW Sydney launches virtual Museum of Human Disease
Staff at the Museum of Human Disease at UNSW Sydney have used their lockdown time wisely, by creating a virtual version of their collection of real organs and body parts, which constitute the…
Auto-brewery gut bacteria get you drunk
A special type of a well-known intestinal bacterium could be responsible for some cases of severe liver disease, according to new studies. Scientists from the Capital Institute of Pediatrics in China discovered the…
2019 ANZ SCOPUS Research Awards – Applications open until Oct 31
The Scopus Researcher Awards recognise outstanding researchers in Australia and New Zealand who have made significant contributions to their fields and areas of research. The winner for each category receives $1000 cash prize,…
