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Obesity breakthrough: NZ scientist in gene discovery that could enable new treatments
[ad_1] Scientists have understood that just a small change to this gene – called Melanocortin 4 or the…
January 16, 2025
Top figures in NZ’s Covid-19 response voice concern over pandemic preparedness
[ad_1] Writing in the New Zealand Medical Journal today, the experts argued that global investment in prevention, preparedness…
October 17, 2024
New vaccine that could help Māori, Pasifika and those over 60 from RSV is registered in New Zealand for use
[ad_1] Brett Marett, GSK NZ medical director. The registration of a new vaccine which took around 50 years…
April 30, 2024
The Front Page: Covid, RSV, flu – the winter wave of infection is heading our way
[ad_1] The threat of Covid has not yet passed. Photo / Aline Luna The rising number of Covid…
April 19, 2023
How carbon can fight earthquake-prone Wellington buildings
[ad_1] There are currently 595 earthquake-prone buildings in Wellington, according to the MBIE register. Image/Mark Mitchell New earthquake-strengthening…
April 19, 2023
Covid-19: Longer school days, more breaks could reduce virus spread, academic says
[ad_1] “Break times between meetings significantly reduce the viral load in the room, potentially equalizing masks and the…
April 11, 2023
Earthquake hazards: A warning that hospital buildings may become unusable after a major earthquake
[ad_1] The Heretaunga building of the Hutt Hospital was considered earthquake-prone. Image/Mark Mitchell A new report warns that…
December 9, 2022
After 700 earthquakes, what happens next at Taupō supervolcano?
[ad_1] This map shows some 700 earthquakes recorded this year around Taupō volcano, which now sits at alert…
October 2, 2022
Adapted Glucose Monitor Could Reveal SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies
[ad_1] With this reaction, a glucose meter can detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in patient samples. (Ab=antibody; Inv=invertase). Credit: Adapted…
June 22, 2022
Five seconds: Earthquake warning that could save your life
[ad_1] Picton crash tragedy, BB guns send mall into lockdown and time to say goodbye to pre-departure Covid…
June 20, 2022