Virus uses ‘decoy’ strategy to evade immune system, Otago research reveals
Researchers have learnt more about how viruses operate and can evade the immune system and are now using their discovery to help learn more about COVID-19.
The recent University of Otago research, led by Dr...
Cloud-based technology connects doctors to people with diabetes
COVID-19 containment measures saw a rise in the number of people with diabetes using cloud-based glucose monitoring technology to stay connected with doctors whilst at home.
Adoption of cloud-based glucose data management platforms grew more...
Online therapy for people who stutter continues after lockdown
With the move to Alert Level 4, technology became an essential way to communicate and the only way for those who stutter to access specialist services.
The Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust (START) has been...
Kiwi start-up to target drug cheats in sport with innovative technology
The world of drug-cheating in sports is set for major disruption with the formation of InsituGen, a start-up company that will supply anabolic drug testing kits developed at the University of Otago, New Zealand.
InsituGen...
Bowel Screening Programme resumes
The National Bowel Screening Programme is back in action after coming to a halt during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Dr Nick Tindle, Clinical Lead for the MidCentral DHB National Bowel Screening Programme, said having bowel...
Rotorua firm futureproofs New Zealand’s hand sanitiser supply chain
Rotorua’s Damar Industries has launched SaniHero, a brand of hand sanitisers and related sanitising products.
The New Zealand-owned business announced today it has the capacity to produce one million litres of hand sanitiser a month...
Research aims to identify COVID-19 cases earlier, within hours of infection
A team led by AgResearch has been funded to develop a new test for COVID-19
that can detect the presence of the infection earlier than current tests and before a
person has symptoms.
The AgResearch scientists will...
Possible immune targets in the SARS-CoV-2 genome identified
Otago researchers studying the COVID-19 virus (SARS-2) have discovered potential target points on its genome, which may contribute to future treatments for the virus.
While their laboratory was locked down during the Level 4 period,...
EASIE Living Centre welcomes families into new sensory space
A new sensory space, which provides a safe and engaging place for families to explore, has been officially opened in Palmerston North by Mayor Grant Smith and Enable New Zealand General Manager Michelle Riwai.
Nestled...
Innovative MRI technology created by university researchers
University researchers have developed new technology to make magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines more comfortable, accessible, and affordable, in a collaboration between scientists and designers at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
“Current MRI technology...
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Opinion: Hope is the key
In an example of conventional medicine at its worst, a patient of mine recently had her beautiful hope dashed.
This inspiring young mum of two...
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