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- Research reveals de-identified patient data can be re-identified http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/research-reveals-de-identified-patient-data-can-be-re-identified 2 comments
- Scientists exposed crystals, known as Buckminsterfullerene, to intense light emitted from the world’s first hard X-ray free electron laser and the electrons in the Buckyballs spontaneously re-arranged their positions, changing the shape of the molecules from a soccer ball to a football. http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/world%E2%80%99s-most-powerful-x-ray-takes-%E2%80%98sledgehammer%E2%80%99-molecules 20 comments science
- Researchers unlock key to triggering labour in pregnancy, identifying an electrical 'switch' in the muscle of the uterus that can control labour http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/australian-researchers-unlock-key-triggering-labour-pregnancy 3 comments science
- Scientists have sequenced the Eucalyptus genome, suggesting new directions in biofuels and fibre industries. http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/secrets-eucalypt-genetic-code-unlocked 3 comments science
- How many visitors can a koala bear? New research shows that one of Australia's most loved marsupials can become stressed from constant, noisy, human visitors. http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/how-many-visitors-can-koala-bear 38 comments science
- Babysitting grandchildren helps ward of dementia, increases memory and aides cognitive speed | (The Journal of the North American Menopause Society) http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/grand-parenting-keeps-wheels-turning 5 comments science
- Taking iron improves women's exercise performance http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/forging-iron-women 25 comments science
- New findings show link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer: In a new study, clinicians worked with mathematicians to review data from 1973 to 2013 to conclude there was a time-dependent link between being diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatic cancer http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/new-findings-show-link-between-diabetes-and-pancreatic-cancer-0 3 comments science
- Deadly diarrhea caused by wastewater on crops: Researchers have identified that the use of wastewater to irrigate vegetable crops, which is common across developing countries, may significantly contribute to deadly health risks such as rotavirus, a major cause of diarrheal diseases http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/deadly-diarrhea-caused-wastewater-crops 210 comments science
- Inherited Alzheimer’s damage greater decades before symptoms appear: The progression of Alzheimer’s may slow once symptoms appear and do significant damage, according to a study investigating an inherited form of the disease http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/inherited-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-damage-greater-decades-symptoms-appear 7 comments science
- New research helps debunk the common belief that a sixth sense, also known as extrasensory perception (ESP), exists http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/debunking-sixth-sense 6 comments science
- Study indicates oral garlic not useful in treating vaginal thrush: In a world-first study, researchers have found garlic does not significantly reduce vaginal candida (thrush). http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/study-indicates-oral-garlic-not-useful-treating-vaginal-thrush 4 comments science
- Storm Researcher Calls For New Air Safety Guidelines: "Aircraft turbulence guidelines should be completely rewritten after new research revealed thunderstorms could produce unexpected turbulence more than 100km away from storm cells." http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/n-835 3 comments science
- A quantum atom has been tracked inside a living human cell and may lead to improvements in the testing and development of new drugs. http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/n-528 4 comments science