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Rare Occurrence of Humans Harboring Two Flu Strains Simultaneously in Global Flu Hot-Spot
By American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
While dual infections in Cambodia did not produce new strain, study cites need for continuous tracking against risk of different influenza viruses combining to create a new pandemic.
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The future of Australian science – a Nobel Prize winner’s view
By Brian Schmidt
Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt reflects on the state of Australian science.
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A higher calling, but does altitude training work?
By François Billaut
Some professional sporting teams spend the off season at high altitude, but how effective is this?
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Google has changed the way students research – and not for the better
By Sunanda Creagh
A US study found that students use research databases like they use Google — which limits the results they turn up.
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The Future of Astronomy
By Bryan Gaensler
Bryan Gaensler predicts what we will have learnt about the universe in 40 years time.
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Budget: Did universities get their fair share?
By Tim Mazzarol
Stronger higher education spending will help Australia become a ‘clever country’.
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Whole grains are better for you but they're no panacea
By Kristina Nelson, Lily Stojanovska and Michael Mathai
Eating whole grain foods is considered better for your health than refined grain foods, but whole grains may have a role in inflammation.
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Food for fitness: is it better to eat before or after exercise?
By David Bentley
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding food intake and exercise – is it better to eat beforehand or afterwards? And what type of exercise benefits most from eating?
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Informed consent: why some foods should carry a cancer risk warning
By Clare Collins
It’s time to begin making consumers aware of the cancer risk associated with regular consumption of particular foods and drinks through front-of-pack warning labels.
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US set to restrict trans fats, but should Australia follow?
By Gary Sacks, Helen Trevena and Shauna Downs
While Australia has few specific regulations around trans fats, US food manufacturers will soon need permission to include them in their products. Should Australia be doing more to remove trans fats from its food supply?
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