As New Zealand policy-makers examine ways to help consumers make healthy food choices, a new Otago study has shown that […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
When good research could be used for terrorism
Prominent scientists — including a New Zealander who is one of the world’s leading virologists — have published commentaries on […]
Continue readingMove to suppress dual-use research “a wise one”
Prominent scientists — including a New Zealander who is one of the world’s leading virologists — have published commentaries on […]
Continue readingThe Depressing truth about overtime
The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours a day […]
Continue readingMen more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment
A new study has shown that men are more likely than women to develop a mild form of mental impairment […]
Continue readingPackaging chemicals weaken vaccinations- experts respond
New research shows that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), widely used in manufactured products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and fast-food […]
Continue readingStem cell first in macular degeneration treatment
The human first trial to use embryonic stem cells for the treatment of macular degeneration has published its results,representing a […]
Continue readingUK scientists start checks on safety of mitochondrial swaps for human babies
Biotech regulators in Britain have started public consultation on experimental reproductive procedures proposed to treat rare mitochondrial diseases, and scientists […]
Continue readingNZ women may face similar issues to USA court case
About 600 New Zealand women — and potentially as many as 1000 to 2000 — prescribed a synthetic estrogen decades […]
Continue readingNZ research included in meningococcal B universal vaccine
The MeNZB vaccine developed to control New Zealand’s meningococcal B epidemic in 2004-5 has helped researchers to create another, more […]
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