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HPV infection may increase risk of preterm birth
A connection can be seen between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the risk for preterm birth, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. [ + ]
Electronic nose can identify different mint scents
Researchers have developed an electronic nose with an artificial sense of smell that can be used to achieve a quick and objective discrimination of mint scents. [ + ]
Ultrasound energy used to treat high blood pressure
A minimally invasive procedure that targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients. [ + ]
Super-resolution imaging could detect neurological disorders
The imaging methodology combines position emission tomography (PET) with an external motion tracking device to create highly detailed images of the brain. [ + ]
Zero thermal expansion over a wide temperature range
Researchers have discovered a material that does not expand or contract over an extremely wide temperature range and may be one of the most stable materials known. [ + ]
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition in elderly
A healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in adults aged 80 and over, even in cases where a person carries a genetic risk of dementia. [ + ]
Aus to lead construction of powerful ground-based telescope
An international consortium has agreed to build and operate a ground-based telescope that will produce images sharper than space telescopes operating today. [ + ]
Odour test sniffs out hard-to-detect cancers
The odour-based test sniffs out vapours emanating from blood samples and is able to distinguish between benign, pancreatic and ovarian cancer cells. [ + ]
Promising drug target for aggressive prostate cancer
Inhibiting the protein H6PD led to significantly reduced tumour sizes and improved survival among mouse models with drug-resistant prostate cancer. [ + ]
Researchers 'trick' stem cells into becoming bone
Researchers have found a way to alter the shape and nucleus of individual stem cells, which could speed up recovery following bone replacements. [ + ]
Aus Antarctic researcher receives prestigious award
Professor Steven Chown has been recognised by the French Government for his extensive environmental research and policy contributions on Antarctica. [ + ]
Metamaterial improves resolution in light microscopes
A new technology improves the resolution of an ordinary light microscope so that it can be used to directly observe finer structures and details in living cells. [ + ]
Why do mothers take risks to protect their children?
Researchers have shown in mice that nurturing behaviours are driven in part by neurons in a small part of the forebrain that contain the calcitonin receptor. [ + ]
Biosensor to detect gluten quickly and efficiently
Spanish researchers have developed a new device that enables the fast detection of gluten through a simple signalling process. [ + ]
Gut hormone tells flies when they're low on protein
Protein deficiency in the diet triggers crosstalk between the gut and brain to induce a desire to eat foods rich in proteins or essential amino acids. [ + ]
