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Platypus needs large gene pool
Sunday, 20 May 2012
The Australian platypus is at risk of extinction on small islands due to a lack of genetic diversity, a study has found.
Next-gen cancer drugs on the way
Sunday, 20 May 2012
A new type of drug that stops the growth of cancer with minimal side effects and without harming other cells is in development.
Older mums face health risks
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Women who have children after the age of 35 have a higher risk of complications, such as gestational diabetes, a new study has found.
Drug shrinks brain tumours
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Researchers have reported promising results with a new drug that shrinks brain tumours in patients with melanoma.
Crabs fake it to avoid fights
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Crabs fake their strength when there's little chance of being caught out, suggests research that provides insight into the nature of lying.
Killer dinosaurs found in Aus
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Researchers have found new species of meat-eating dinosaurs in Australia, including tiny cat-like killers and a T. Rex-like predator.
Millenium of data proves warming
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Scientists have reconstructed Australia's temperatures over the past 1,00 years and confirmed that the country is rapidly warming.
Parks key to physical activity
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Improving local parks may be the key to making communities healthier and more active, a study has found.
Sea lions fuel ocean life
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Sea lions help to feed marine ecosystems with their bacteria-rich faeces, research has found.
'Spell check' for DNA developed
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
A researcher has developed a 'spell check' that picks up gene sequencing errors, and could improve the way biologists work.

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