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University of Otago

Dogs detect colon cancer

In the News  |  Published: 02 February 2011

Research published in Gut has shown that dogs are able to detect colon cancer from stool or breath samples, even […]

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Stuff: NZ fourth in world in rate of cancer

In the News  |  Published: 28 January 2011

Rebecca Todd writes in Stuff about new statistics out from the World Cancer Research Fund showing that New Zealand has […]

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Otago study shows childhood self-control influences later life

In the News  |  Published: 26 January 201126 January 2011

Research spearheaded by University of Otago researchers has found that the extent of a child’s self-control can predict their health, […]

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Stuff: Call to restrict junk-food sale near schools

In the News  |  Published: 25 January 2011

Rebecca Todd writes in The Press about calls by the Secondary Principal’s Association of New Zealand to restric what dairies […]

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NZ Herald/NZPA: Stem cell campaigners win go-ahead for trial

In the News  |  Published: 19 January 2011

An ethics panel has granted approval for New Zealand’s first clinical trial of adult stem cell treatment for spinal cord […]

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Radio NZ: Glaciers ruled by rain and snow – climatologist

In the News  |  Published: 11 January 2011

Following research published in Nature GeoScience which has suggested that New Zealand stands to lose over 75% or more of […]

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NZ Herald/NZPA: Long relationships the key to health, study finds

In the News  |  Published: 06 January 2011

Research carried out by University of Otago researchers has found that relationships of over 5 years – but not necessarily […]

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Improving recovery after strokes

In the News  |  Published: 04 November 201004 November 2010

International research involving University of Otago researchers has found a new neuronal signalling pathway which could lead to improved treatments […]

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Light trap for single atom devised

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 27 September 201028 September 2010

University of Otago physicists have found a way to trap a single atom, using a clever technique to circumvent the […]

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ODT: Rat study links maternal illness to schizophrenia risk

In the News  |  Published: 16 September 2010

Eileen Goodwin writes in the Otago Daily Times about research from the University of Otago showing that flu jabs and […]

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