A study published this week in the journal PNAS finds that mice exposed to prenatal BPA exhibit changes in brain […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
FSANZ defends stance on gene ‘silencing’ – experts respond
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has responded to criticism alleging products relying on a new gene silencing technology are entering the […]
Continue readingUpdated: Oklahoma tornado – experts respond
Updated: A Huge tornado has devastated the US state of Oklahoma killing at least 24 people and injuring many more. […]
Continue readingBedsharing with parents a risk for babies – experts respond
The risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death), is five times higher in babies who share parents’ beds, even […]
Continue readingClimate predictions tightened – experts respond
New research indicates that the latest observations of the climate system’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with […]
Continue readingThe DSM-5 and redefining mental illnesses – experts respond
The latest edition of the manual defining criteria for mental illness is set to have a major impact on how […]
Continue readingTime-lapse images of embryos used to boost IVF success
New research describes a breakthrough in IVF technology that proponents claim will significantly increase live birth rates in fertility clinics. […]
Continue readingHuman stem cell lines created through “therapeutic cloning” – experts respond
Scientists have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type […]
Continue readingConcern over novel coronavirus – experts respond
A new coronavirus — the same type of virus responsible for the 2003 outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or […]
Continue readingPeppers preventing Parkinson’s? – Experts respond
New research suggests that edible sources of nicotine may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. But independent experts are […]
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