3,000-year-old teeth solve Pacific banana mystery
Humans began transporting and growing banana in Vanuatu 3000 years ago, a University of Otago scientist has discovered.
Archaeology
Jan 23, 2020
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Scientists seek urgent action on impacts of climate change on reptiles and amphibians
World leaders in reptile and amphibian research say there is an urgent international need to acknowledge the evidence for global climate change and take immediate action to help save these vulnerable animals.
Ecology
Jan 14, 2020
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Ancient dwarfism skeleton tells story of acceptance
A remarkable 5000-year-old skeleton suggests human dwarfism was both accepted and respected in life and death in ancient China, research by a University of Otago bio-archaeologist shows.
Archaeology
Dec 20, 2019
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Penguin study reveals Southern Ocean's Ice Age history
A new scientific study headed by the University of Otago has revealed important clues as to how Southern Ocean ecosystems responded to past global climate change events.
Plants & Animals
Dec 17, 2019
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Researchers discover new viral strategy to escape detection
University of Otago researchers have discovered how viruses that specifically kill bacteria can outwit the bacteria by hiding from their defences, findings which are important for the development of new antimicrobials based ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 10, 2019
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So-called junk DNA hides useful compounds
Bio-Protection Research Centre scientists and collaborators have made a discovery that potentially opens the door to new medicines and biological pesticides.
Biotechnology
Dec 10, 2019
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Research reveals past rapid Antarctic ice loss due to ocean warming
New research from the University of Otago has found the sensitive West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed during a warming period just over a million years ago when atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were lower than today.
Earth Sciences
Dec 6, 2019
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Otago scientist excavates medieval Uzbek cemetery
An Otago scientist has been digging up human remains in the backyards of Uzbek villagers to discover how people lived in the Middle Ages.
Archaeology
Nov 25, 2019
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Samoa climate change resilience challenges Western perceptions
The resilience of Samoan communities in the face of climate change is providing a blueprint for other nations to follow, according to Samoa and Otago researchers.
Environment
Nov 22, 2019
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Handheld device can check if fish oil supplements have expired
Fish oil capsules are a popular health supplement with many health benefits, but concerns have been raised over the quality because omega-3 fatty acids are very prone to oxidation and deterioration on exposure to heat and ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 22, 2019
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