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Height in humans is genetically similar to height in cattle

There is a strong evidence for similarity in the biology of height across humans and cattle, as 39% of the genes associated with height in cattle were also found to be associated with height in humans.

Robert Prud’homme named first recipient of Princeton’s Dean for Research Award for Distinguished Innovation

Robert Prud’homme, professor of chemical and biological engineering at Princeton University, has been selected to receive the inaugural Dean for Research Award...

Prestigious Fellowship for novel Brain Cancer Research

Associate Professor Charles Unsworth from the Department of Engineering Science has been awarded a Royal Society of New Zealand James Cook Research Fellowship.

Growing skin in the lab to treat a rare disease

Scientists have successfully gene-engineered skin cells in the laboratory which could be used to treat a rare but sometimes debilitating genetic skin condition.

Meeting the Challenge of Student Mobility in a Global Pandemic

Internationalisation in higher education is facing unprecedented challenges because of the global pandemic Covid-19.

NTU spin-off ARTICARES launches portable arm rehabilitation device for use from hospital to home

A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals...

The first-ever insect vaccine helps bees stay healthy

The easily administered oral vaccine could keep pollinators safe from bacterial diseases and give invaluable support for food production worldwide.

PM’s Science Prize 2020 Winner: Professor Peter Veitch

University of Adelaide’s Professor Peter Veitch is among four scientists who together have been awarded the country’s most prestigious award in scientific research...