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$1m window into human body

Amillion-dollar microscope has allowed Kiwi scientists an unparalleled window into the human body, shining a new light on everything from Parkinson's to irregular heartbeats.

Brain injury epidemic

Children and young men are suffering more head injuries than anyone else, many caused by falls, knocks in rugby and car accidents, according to research.

Test can predict menopause onset

A genetic test that can predict menopause - allowing women to better plan when to start a family - could be available within five years.

Brain study offers hope for gambling addicts

Gamblers mistakenly believe they can always beat the odds in a game of chance because they have developed a different pattern of brain activity to non-gamblers.

Official stories shape kids' minds: expert

Children are being moulded into desired citizens at preschool through government-funded literature focusing on emotions, says an award-winning thesis.

How parts of our bodies get pudgy

An important breakthrough, unveiled today, will help scientists get to grips with what shapes the different parts of our bodies.

Follow your nose, it probably knows

Humans have a far greater sense of smell than previously thought, but daily showers and fridges, which mask bad odours, have reduced our ability to detect scents, scientists believe.

Pill that resets the body's clock could cure jet lag

A pill could "reset" the body clock, curing jet lag and easing the strain of working nights, scientists have discovered.

Noses and ears created in lab

Ears and noses could be grown in a laboratory and transplanted into humans using a technique developed by British scientists.

Study: What makes a man gay

Genes play a large part in determining the sexual orientation of men, scientists have shown in largest investigation conducted into the subject.

Baby affects dad's body too: study

Most couples will testify that their sex life plummets on the birth of a new baby, with new mothers often worrying that they are no longer attractive

Human brain now registers emoticon as real facial expression

The human brain has adapted to react to emoticons in the same way we would to expressions on real human faces, new research suggests.

Gene doping looms as the next big cheat

"Bionic man is not far away". That's the assessment of World Anti-Doping Agency director-general David Howman as his organisation.

Kiwis ponder fertility puzzle's next piece

Kiwi scientists who helped to pinpoint the 'microchip' in our brain that can control fertility are now working on the next crucial piece in the puzzle - how to influence it.

Baxter the robot rolls on in

A humanoid robot, which resembles the classic character from Lost in Space, has become the first of its kind to hit the New Zealand market.

Laser first for Kiwi surgery

Prostate operations become safer and painless with more accurate, powerful device.