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COVID-19 modelling provides a clear warning of consequences of not acting swiftly and decisively
First governing council of New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Parkinson’s disease linked to gene targeted by blue-green algae toxin
New Zealand’s COVID-19 public health response must be aggressive
NZ researchers seeking 3,500+ volunteers for world’s largest eating disorders genetics investigation
Qld pharmacies trial fast access to urinary tract infection medication
Study of non-inherited changes to genes highlights environmental interplay in Parkinson’s
University of Otago grows Pacific science connections
Study reveals links between bee brains and human brains
Victorian world comes to life in multi-storey Dunedin lightshow
New entry categories for ‘refugee’ and ‘socioeconomic equity’ for Otago health programmes
Pioneering academic’s papers get UNESCO status
High rates of suicide continue among older NZ men, Otago research reveals
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers lead study to help those most affected by mosque
Balding a hairy issue for leaders
Testing seawater of future? A study at Whakaari/White Island
Exciting research and heritage conservation project at Te Kauae a Maui, Hawkes Bay
Damp and mouldy housing new measure in latest deprivation index
What does coronavirus epidemic mean for New Zealand?
Cycling to work? You may live longer
3000-year-old teeth solve Pacific banana mystery
Weight loss and health improvements with Mediterranean, fasting and paleo diets
HPV vaccine reduces rates of cervical abnormalities, likely to result
Best practice treatments for chronic pain overlooked as media focus on opioids and medicinal
Study investigates reasons behind low numbers of female financial advisers
Aged care residents at risk of malnutrition, Otago study shows
Scientists seek urgent action on impacts of climate change on reptiles and amphibians
Researcher’s discovery paves way for advances in treating cardiovascular disease
Call for volunteers as development of diabetes supplement progresses
Researchers pose selling tobacco only through liquor stores, petrol stations or pharmacies
Emotion concepts are not same worldwide
Ancient dwarfism skeleton tells story of acceptance
Remove profit motive from tobacco to deal with mass addiction, researchers urge
Sharp drop in birth rate as a result of miscarriages in 1918 flu pandemic, study finds
Prescribers be aware of fatal risks of methadone and clozapine
Free Otago clinic provides life-changing dental care for patients
Alternatives to State foster care need to be seriously considered, Otago researcher says
Otago research reveals past rapid Antarctic ice loss due to ocean warming
New international research project to study religion’s impact on family size and child health
Urology gets a boost at Otago
Uncontrolled online marketing of e-cigarettes putting youth at risk, study finds
Fewer Kiwis will die of bowel cancer if new screening tool introduced, Otago research reveals
Real world focus for postgrad primary health care curriculum
University of Otago teacher wins 2018 Prime Minister’s prize
Spirituality and Mental Health Symposium
14 November 2019, Call for a new funded palliative care model as more Kiwis admitted to rest homes
Zoologists demand better action for 2019 “Bird of Year”
Taking science communication to school