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Friday 22 November 2024
Sustainable buildings research wins national excellence award
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Lifestyle changes can boost brain health and slow decline for people living with MS
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Research
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches
Science and Technology
International experts join forces to examine impact of radiation on electronics in space
UOW-hosted conference brings together researchers from around the world to address complex issue
UOW expert commentary (6 February)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Health and Medicine
BIENCO awarded $35m to address global corneal blindness
UOW a key partner in world-first consortium of experts
Community, Health and Medicine
UOW program to improve palliative care outcomes for residents in aged care wins Future of Ageing Award
Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program recognised for leadership and innovation
You can now order all kinds of medical tests online. Our research shows this is (mostly) a bad idea
Direct-to-consumer tests are products marketed to any consumer who is willing to pay, without going through their GP. But some could do more harm than good.