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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.
Anti-retroviral drugs 'could be best hope of curbing AIDS'
Drugs may now offer the best hope to preventing the spread of HIV, a new study reveals.
Testosterone reduces trust, study finds
Small doses of the male sex hormone testosterone can make people less trusting of strangers, scientists have found.
Synthetic life breakthrough met with awe and alarm
News that synthetic life has been produced in a US laboratory has been received with awe and alarm.
Synthetic cell a major step towards 'artificial life'
In a major breakthrough, US scientists have produced a living cell powered by man-made DNA.
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.
DIY snow one use for Budget science cash
A scientist has proposed using science research funds to send an aircraft to make more snow fall on the Southern Alps.
New scientific study finds women attracted to length of men's legs
New scientific research has revealed that it's not just a man's smile that's attractive but the length of his legs. Source - Buzz60
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.
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.