Study: Extinct ‘monkey lemur’ shows similarities to fossil humans \
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Study: Extinct ‘monkey lemur’ shows similarities to fossil humans

14-Dec-2022
Analysis of teeth of extinct lemurs has revealed fascinating clues to the evolution of humans, a University of Otago study has found.
14-Dec-2022 Science
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Brain function of event trauma-exposed individuals restores over time: Study \
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Brain function of event trauma-exposed individuals restores over time: Study

02-Jul-2022
Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): The brain function of otherwise-healthy individuals exposed to event trauma has the ability to 'bounce back' over time once the threat resolves, suggests new research by the University of Otago.
02-Jul-2022 Science
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Research: ‘Quake Brain’ effects suffered by resilient Cantabrians fade \
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Research: ‘Quake Brain’ effects suffered by resilient Cantabrians fade

30-Jun-2022
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): A new research by the University of Otago suggests the brain function of otherwise-healthy individuals exposed to event trauma has the ability to 'bounce back' over time once the threat resolves. Researchers conducted a follow-up study on a group of Cantabrians, who had been exposed to trauma during the region's earthquakes over a decade ago.
30-Jun-2022 Health
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Strange marks on Japanese macaques’ teeth have scientists rethinking human evolution \
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Strange marks on Japanese macaques’ teeth have scientists rethinking human evolution

14-Mar-2022
According to a new study, the discovery of peculiar patterns on wild Japanese macaques’ teeth could have major consequences on our knowledge of human evolution. Until now, these traces of unique wear were only observed on human teeth. They were useful as proof for our ancestors’ tool culture; with researchers arguing that the way ancient […]
14-Mar-2022 World
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Study explores identifying Alzheimer’s risk in middle age \
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Study explores identifying Alzheimer’s risk in middle age

12-Feb-2022
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Otago are exploring the possibility that a simple eye test may make diagnosing the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease when people are much younger.
12-Feb-2022 Science
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Research explores possibility to identify Alzheimer’s risk in middle age \
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Research explores possibility to identify Alzheimer’s risk in middle age

11-Feb-2022
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): University of Otago researchers hope that a simple eye test may make diagnosing the earliest stages of 'diseases of old age' possible when people are much younger.
11-Feb-2022 Health
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Surprising findings on how salt affects blood flow in brain \
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Surprising findings on how salt affects blood flow in brain

12-Nov-2021
Washington [US], November 12 (ANI): A first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at Georgia State reveals surprising new information about the relationship between neuron activity and blood flow deep in the brain, as well as how the brain is affected by salt consumption.
12-Nov-2021 Health
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Study suggests anxiety has impact on ability to perceive changes in our breathing \
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Study suggests anxiety has impact on ability to perceive changes in our breathing

23-Oct-2021
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): People with higher levels of anxiety have altered perceptions of their breathing, which can lead to even more anxiety, according to a University of Otago researcher.
23-Oct-2021 Science
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Anxiety impacts ability to perceive changes in our breathing: Study \
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Anxiety impacts ability to perceive changes in our breathing: Study

21-Oct-2021
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): A University of Otago researcher has found that people with higher levels of anxiety have altered perceptions of their breathing, which can lead to even more anxiety.
21-Oct-2021 Health
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