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Quick blast of radiation instead of 6-week course
British doctors have made a dramatic advance in the understanding of breast cancer which could shorten treatment, save millions and see fewer women undergo mastectomies.
Brave pill could combat soldiers' fear
The prospect of being able to take a pill to combat fear and anxiety has come a step closer
Kiwi drug treatment ready for the big stage
A drug co-invented by a University of Auckland researcher and part funded by a New Zealand venture capital company is about to take the next step on the path to gaining a foothold in the global 'wound-healing' market.
Testosterone reduces trust, study finds
Small doses of the male sex hormone testosterone can make people less trusting of strangers, scientists have found.
Chief scientist warns of youth 'powder keg'
The Government's chief science adviser has warned of a "new biological reality" behind recent youth tragedies.
<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Studies in stupidity result in hysteria
It's not easy living your life by a study. Everyone does it, reads the latest experiments in the news and adjusts their lifestyle according.
Has the elixir of youth come of age?
An elixir of youth remains a distant dream but medicines to help us live longer and better are moving closer.
Need a hug? Just pick up the phone
Scientists have discovered that a conversation on the phone can be as good as a hug in terms of boosting the "love hormone" oxytocin.
PM announces $225m funding boost for science
John Key says research, science and technology will get the biggest boost after health and education in next week's Budget.
Shelling out thousands to find the perfect mate
The average woman would date dozens of men and spend thousands of dollars before finding Mr Right, according to a Kiwi dating expert.
Wash your hands - and free your mind
Scientists have found that washing your hands frees you of taking the blame for any unhappy outcome of a difficult decision.
'Sixth sense' can detect energy content in drinks - scientists
Merely putting sugar into your mouth boosts muscle strength for three minutes, New Zealand research has shown.
Rabbit virus could help cancer sufferers - researchers
A new vaccine therapy, derived from rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD), could offer hope for colorectal cancer sufferers, researchers say.
Never let young watch TV: experts
Young children should not watch any TV because it sets them up for obesity and poor academic performance at school, say experts.
Sex-addict study solicits adulterers
Researchers want to hear from serial sex cheats and others with trouser-trouble, to deepen their understanding of what they call "hypersexuality".
US couple's embryo implanted in wrong woman
The Morells' son on was the result of a mix-up at a fertility clinic in which another woman was implanted the couple's embryo.
Genome scientist given drugs to combat future illnesses
An apparently healthy man has become the first person in the world to be prescribed a medicine based on an analysis of his genome.
Diabetes patient speaks out on pig-cell trial
Results from the pig-cell trial so far indicate improved control of blood-sugar levels and reduced need for insulin injections.
A big month for genes
It is not a completely far-out scenario that the genetic sequence of all newborn babies may one day be collected by default, writes Dita De Boni.
Killer had to be convinced game was up
Advanced DNA tests led police to solve the nine-year-old murder case of Marie Jamieson.
How genes influence obesity, senility - and the effects of olive oil
Medical researchers have begun to elucidate the complex role of genes in human health.