Scientists find trigger for epileptic seizures
This could be a step towards curing temporal lobe epilepsy.
Fighting tuberculosis with soil bacterium
A natural compound found in soil kills antibiotic-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
This is how a heart becomes a heart
A “synchronised dance” of thousands of genes generates a healthy heart, but one faux pas may result in congenital heart defects.
Teenage brains in the digital world
When it comes to technology, adults won’t be able to keep up with their children.
Can the shape of the glass affect your drinking habits?
Have you ever finished a drink almost twice as fast as your friends?
Allergen overdose
Over the past 20 years, allergies have grown steadily in Australia. Some researchers believe that it is because our immune system doesn’t fight against as many diseases as it use to. Are we…
Obesity linked to early-life antibiotics exposure
Antibiotics may promote fat growth and alter the human microbiome.
