Latest University of Otago News

New disease gene discovery provides answers to families
New species of ancient marine creature discovered
Kaikōura erosion monitoring holds answers for world’s rock coastlines
Lack of data contributing to ‘women’s health gap’
Survey gives politicians ‘public mandate’ on cancer action
Parkinson’s an unexpected and unpredictable journey for Pacific Peoples
How the ‘backwoods Barbie’ Dolly Parton turned self-aware artifice into authentic artistry
Otago researchers uncover genetic clues to eating disorders
When an overloaded ED gets it wrong, who should be accountable?
Relationships key to long health career
Stair climbing enhances brain health – research
Young people in public housing less likely to be involved in crime
Generous donation to aid respiratory research
NZ wants a high-tech future. Its proposed physics curriculum may make that harder
Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma
Rural cancer patients less likely to get radiotherapy – study
Vaping emerges as new concern in New Zealand infant deaths
NZ First says population trends are at a ‘crisis point’. The reality is not that simple
Autism diagnoses in New Zealand more than triple, Otago study finds
Antarctica storms becoming more frequent and intense
The jury’s out on social media bans. Here’s a better idea NZ can borrow from Australia
System changes needed to lift pēpi immunisation rates
Crypto ATMs are here to stay despite their scam risks. How should NZ regulate them?
Clinical trial a step forward in easing kidney dialysis shortfall
Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks?
Why a face full of poo can be your baby’s best start in life
New ferry names: Winston calls it woke, but debating Cook’s legacy is nothing new
Mothers’ devotion to newborns begins in the brain
The brain rewires itself for motherhood. We now know more about how
Pacific women call for better cancer education and culturally responsive care
Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next
Study debunks misleading women’s exercise advice
Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
New wave of research projects for coastal Aotearoa
Tampons tested for hormone disrupting chemicals
Otago continues strong education performance
Movement breaks reduce health risks
Social media affects teen dental confidence – study
Michael Laws To Stand For NZ First
Enriching Conversations With Toddlers
Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
Substantial rise in antinausea medicine use during pregnancy – study shows
Call for inclusive approach to smart mouthguard data
Medical museums often display infant remains – how they were acquired was frequently harrowing and involved eugenic thinking
Research reveals rapid evolution of whitebait
Young New Zealanders waiting too long for bowel cancer diagnosis – study
Relationship property law needs urgent reform – researchers
Surprising effect of common drug found