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Liggins Institute

Sugar gel study gets US funding boost – In The News

Sugar gel study gets US funding boost – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 24 May 201812 February 2019

A Kiwi-led study looking at whether sugar gels can prevent brain damage in infants has received a huge funding boost […]

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Premature birth can stunt growth of baby girls — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 12 December 201611 April 2018

Comparing sisters, researchers from Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland found that baby girls born prematurely (before 32 weeks) were […]

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Newborn rats died after mothers fed rancid fish oil – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 July 201603 May 2017

UPDATED: A new study from Auckland-based researchers found feeding pregnant rats high doses of rancid fish oil caused a high […]

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‘Fishy’ labels for fish oil supplements

In the News  |  Published: 22 January 201523 January 2015

Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]

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UPDATED: Fish oil capsules fall short on quality, freshness – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 January 201528 March 2016

Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]

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Auckland SAVVY workshop boosts scientists’ confidence

Blog  |  Published: 19 March 201319 March 2013

Science Media SAVVY in Auckland Twelve keen scientists were put through their paces in Auckland in mid-March in the second […]

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Experts on New Zealand Herald coverage of Liggins Institute research

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 February 201118 February 2011

Research co-author Dr Deborah M Sloboda, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Liggins Institute and Deputy Director, National Research Centre for Growth […]

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NZ Herald: Top researcher dies

In the News  |  Published: 25 August 2010

Sir Graham Liggins has died, age 84.  The researcher was known for his landmark work in foetal development, and the […]

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Mother’s diet has life-long implications for children

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 August 200931 August 2009

A mother’s diet before and during pregnancy can help determine when a daughter reaches puberty and her own reproductive capacity […]

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