By combining the scientific powerhouses of genetics and geology, University of Otago researchers have identified a new area of coastal uplift, which had been hiding in plain sight.
Earth Sciences
May 17, 2023
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University of Otago researchers have discovered new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis (TB), opening the door to new approaches for tackling the disease that kills about 4,000 people a day.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 6, 2023
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Imagine a murderous sausage with legs. Give it a heartbeat up to 300 beats per minute and a need to consume a third of its weight daily just to survive. What have you got? A weasel.
Plants & Animals
Apr 5, 2023
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Exposure to female odors and pheromones causes weight loss and extends the life spans of mice, which may have implications for humans, University of Otago researchers have found.
Plants & Animals
Mar 29, 2023
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The first study into the biological response of the upper ocean in the wake of South Pacific cyclones could help predict the impact of warming ocean temperatures, New Zealand researchers believe.
Environment
Mar 23, 2023
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New Zealand is one of only a few island nations that could continue to produce enough food to feed its population in a nuclear winter, researchers have found.
Agriculture
Feb 7, 2023
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University of Otago researchers have described a new species of New Zealand gecko, the identification of which was made possible by using a cutting-edge technique on ancient DNA .
Plants & Animals
Jan 16, 2023
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When it comes to product advertisements, consumers like a bit of mystery.
Economics & Business
Dec 20, 2022
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Analysis of teeth of extinct lemurs has revealed fascinating clues to the evolution of humans, a University of Otago study has found.
Evolution
Dec 12, 2022
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Rising ocean temperatures are driving deterioration of kelp forests worldwide, but a University of Otago study hopes to help turn the tide and restore the valuable habitats.
Plants & Animals
Dec 8, 2022
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