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Rock art sheds light on migration of early Australians

Rock art sheds light on migration of early Australians

An international team of archaeologists and researchers has found the oldest-known rock art in the world, dating back at least 67,800 years.

Major change to IVF treatments for donors and families

Major change to IVF treatments for donors and families

Major change to IVF treatments for donors and families

Major change to IVF treatments for donors and families

Families involved in an IVF bungle will be permitted to continue their treatment after a provider was found to be exceeding a donor limit.

Scientists to research bird flu on Antarctic islands

Scientists to research bird flu on Antarctic islands

Scientists to research bird flu on Antarctic islands

Scientists to research bird flu on Antarctic islands

Australian researchers will set sail to study if bird flu has reached remote Antarctic islands as part of the largest expedition to the region in 20 years.

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Stricter IVF regulation on cards as clinic boss quits

Stricter IVF regulation on cards as clinic boss quits

The head of a leading fertility clinic that bungled two separate embryo transfers has quit as the fallout from the mix-up intensifies.

Parents spending thousands to choose baby's sex

Parents spending thousands to choose baby's sex

Australian parents are spending tens of thousands of dollars to travel overseas and access IVF and sex selection in order to balance out their families.

Researchers unlock biological secrets to ageing

Researchers unlock biological secrets to ageing

Researchers have unlocked the secrets to aging on a molecular level, potentially paving the way to improve the health and quality of life as people grow older.

Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Researchers have found a way to test sleep deprivation with one simple blood test, which could help reduce road and workplace deaths.

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Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Pioneering scientists Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, who revolutionised melanoma treatment, have been named joint Australians of the Year.

Breakthrough in disease affecting one in nine women

Breakthrough in disease affecting one in nine women

Breakthrough in disease affecting one in nine women

Breakthrough in disease affecting one in nine women

Australian researchers have made a major leap forward, paving the way for the treatment of endometriosis, which could rapidly change health outcomes for women.

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

The shape of a person's brain plays a major role in how they think, with new Australian research that could shed light on risks of mental illness and disorders.

DNA advances help identify man missing for 24 years

DNA advances help identify man missing for 24 years

DNA advances help identify man missing for 24 years

DNA advances help identify man missing for 24 years

New forensic techniques have helped Northern Territory police identify the remains of a man who went missing in the Outback 24 years ago.

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