Research published today in the journal Science shows how genetics influence the severity of symptoms in mice infected with the Ebola […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
High milk intake and increased mortality – experts respond
A high milk intake in women and men is not accompanied by a lower risk of fracture and instead may […]
Continue readingFinnish ‘violent gene’ study – experts respond
Two genes that may be associated with violent behaviour have been identified in a study of Finnish criminals, but independent […]
Continue readingBisphenol A in receipt paper – experts respond
A study published today in the journal PLOS One suggests that people who frequently handle thermal cash register paper are exposed to high […]
Continue readingGSK Ebola vaccine won’t be ready until late 2015 – experts respond
The pharmaceuticals company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has said that its potential Ebola vaccine isn’t likely to be ready until late 2015. GSK is one […]
Continue readingUpdated: NZ climate proposal supported by US – experts respond
The ‘New Zealand proposal’ – an outline for reaching a climate agreement at negotiations in Paris next year – has […]
Continue readingLockheed Martin announces nuclear fusion power advances – experts respond
US defence technology firm Lockheed Martin Corp says in a press release that it has made major technological advances in developing a […]
Continue readingGradual vs. rapid weight loss – Experts respond
Contrary to current dietary recommendations, slow and steady weight loss does not reduce the amount or rate of weight regain […]
Continue readingPlants capture more CO2 than expected – experts respond
A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has suggested that current climate models have underestimated […]
Continue readingUPDATED: What’s troubling our stomachs? Expert responds
The bacteria behind a recent spate of stomach complaints has been identified as Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. Updated: The latest update from the […]
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