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Koala Australia

Wild dogs responsible for many Australian koala deaths

Statistics released by the Department of Main Roads and Transport revealed that wild dogs have been responsible for many koala deaths. The statistics portray a grim picture of the planning process around the relocation of the koala population.
Milk

New pasteurisation process increases milk’s shelf life by weeks; Process involves exposing milk to low heat and pressure variation

Purdue University researchers have come up with an amazing technique through which milk’s shelf life can be drastically improved. The process adds several weeks of shelf life to the milk and also makes it safer to consume. It’s a process that improves upon pasteurisation and makes the milk safe to be stored in refrigerator for up to seven weeks. The shelf life is extended to about two to three weeks.
IVF Australia

Sex determination Australia: Expert supports sex determination of third child to save parents thousands of dollars

An Australian IVF expert has defended the option for parents to choose the sex of their third child. Professor Michael Chapman, a senior fertility expert with IVF Australia, believes that the sex determination right affects only a small number of families and is also strictly regulated. The proposal is part of a review of Australian IVF laws that is being undertaken by the Health Department.
Cannabis

Cannabis Florida: Experts divided in medical marijuana market’s growth potential

Florida is all set to launch its limited medical marijuana market that may prove to be a huge boost for cannabis legalisation 2016. It will start selling medicinal cannabis but only company has been approved to dispense it. Marijuana investors are however divided in their opinion on whether this is the right time to invest in the state’s emerging cannabis industry.
Asthma

Study reveals Asthma relief by turning off rogue gene

University of Southampton scientists have discovered a novel and potential way to prevent asthma at the very origin of the disease. The findings can challenge the current understanding of the condition. Scientists analysed the impact of gene ADAM33, which is associated with the development of asthma.
Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Protein developed by scientists may help in finding ‘targets for therapy’

Scientists have designed a new protein that will help them understand why nerve cells die in those with the degenerative Alzheimer’s disease and even help in finding an Alzheimer's cure. The University of Sussex scientists created the protein that closely resembles Amyloid-beta (Abeta) proteins in shape and size. The new protein contains two different amino acids (building blocks proteins are made of).

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