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Bile pigment fights heart disease
Bile can help protect against heart disease and cancer, according to new research.
People with higher levels of a pigment…
Hope for migraine sufferers
A new region of the X chromosome has been identified as playing a role in migraines.
As women have two X chromosomes, this…
Echinacea could reduce travel colds and bugs
Half the people who suffer from respiratory illness after long-haul flights could benefit from the use of the herbal medicine…
New therapy app for anxiety disorders
People suffering from anxiety disorders can now seek instant help through a new iPhone app designed to aid treatment.
A…
New hope in fight against Tassie Devil disease
A breakthrough has been made in the attempt to save Tasmanian Devils from the facial tumours that are decimating populations…
Arthritis research opens way for new drug development
Groundbreaking research linking an immune protein to the debilitating condition of
virus-induced arthritis and viral exacerbation…
Child abuse reduced by parental coaching
Mothers who were coached by a therapist while they interacted with their children were more likely to develop a positive…
Malaria parasite research paves way for drug development
Research that provides a new understanding of how the malaria parasite can survive in the body may have major implications…
Keep cancer at bay with a cup of coffee
Drinking three cups of coffee each day may help the body resist disorders like cancer and cardiovascular disease, a Griffith…
Mummies the key to bird DNA
Griffith University researchers are studying the sacred ibis’s DNA changes over the past 4000 years with the help of well…
Climate change scepticism not as common as you think
An eye-opening report reveals a high level of concern among Australians about the immediate and future climate change impacts…
Algorithm to improve brain disease diagnosis
The clinical diagnosis of conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease could be made easier and more efficient…
Black cockatoo researchers get a twitching feeling
Conservation researchers are getting a helping hand from bird enthusiasts as they research the habitat and ecology of the…
Workplace diversity can bring benefits
Australian workplaces will need to manage increasingly diverse workplaces according to new research by Griffith University…
Making the most of environmental flows in the Murray Darling Basin
As a result of reduced water availability and unsustainable demands on our
environment, Australia’s rivers, lakes, wetlands…