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AusSMC

Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing explained – Expert Briefing

Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing explained – Expert Briefing

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 12 February 202112 February 2021

Scientists at an Australian biotechnology company explain the process of creating Covid-19 jabs that are likely to end up in […]

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Dog attacks on children – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 March 2018

Another dangerous dog attack has been reported in Australia this morning as a three-year-old boy in Newcastle was bitten while riding […]

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Suspected Ebola case in Australia – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 September 201416 September 2014

A 25 year old Australian man, who has recently returned from a visit to the Ebola-affected Congo, has been admitted […]

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Anti-inflammatory drugs and cardiovascular risk

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 September 201129 September 2011

A review of research has clarified the heart and stroke risks associated with taking anti-inflammatory drugs. Australian and Canadian researchers […]

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‘A Drink a day’ and women’s health – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 September 201107 September 2011

New research suggests that one -and only one- drink of alcohol a day could be good for the health of […]

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Experts respond: too much TV increases heart risk

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 April 201104 May 2011

A recent Australian study has validated what what mothers around the world have been saying for decades: ‘stop watching TV […]

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Scientists uncover how probiotics benefit health – research in Nature

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 January 2011

From our colleagues at the AusSMC: Research from Tokyo and Australia has provided the first-ever clues on the mechanisms underlying […]

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Briefing: How will Australia cope with peak oil?

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 06 January 2011

A briefing by the Australian Science Media Centre has looked at the issue of peak oil in Australia, and how […]

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Burger diet boosts kids’ asthma and wheeze risk – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 June 2010

AusSMC: New research from Europe suggests eating three or more burgers a week may boost a child’s risk of asthma […]

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