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Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
The world-first discovery of a key metabolic hormone found in the venom and gut of ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s iconic platypus will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes, in new research led by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide.
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Travel story: Martin Donnelley
Dr Martin Donnelley from the Robinson Research Institute attended the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Conference and Gene Editing workshop in Chicago, USA in May 2018.
Acupuncture during IVF doesn’t increase chances of having a baby
Acupuncture has become a  treatment prior to and during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Women hope it will increase their chances of having a baby, but also provide support with reducing stress, and feeling relaxed and well while undergoing treatment.
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Disadvantaged kids prescribed antipsychotic medication more often than others
A new study has shown that ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn children and teens from disadvantaged families are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medication than others in the same age group.
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Gene disruption signals cerebral palsy and autism link
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers have uncovered a genetic signal common to both cerebral palsy and autism.
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Women who eat fast food take longer to become pregnant
Women who eat less fruit and more fast food take longer to get pregnant and are less likely to conceive within a year, according to a study by researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute.
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Kids hit hard by junk food advertising
Junk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching, new Heart Foundation-funded research shows.
Dr Pallave Dasari reflects on ‘Science Meets Parliament’
In mid-February, I attended Science Meets Parliament (SMP), hosted by Science and Technology ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog as one of the Superstars of STEM. I was one of over 200 scientists who converged on Canberra to bring science to the nation’s decision makers for two days.
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The Science of Us – when life begins
Professor Sarah Robertson presented at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Academy of Science in February 2018 on the topic: The Science of Us – when life begins.
Domperidone can boost breast milk supply – here’s what you need to know
Breast milk is the  for infants’ growth and development. But some women don’t produce enough milk to exclusively breastfeed their baby.
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