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A geometric morphometric assessment of hand shape and comparison to the 2D: 4D digit ratio as a marker of sexual dimorphismIn this study of hand shape analysis, we introduce the reader already familiar with the field of twin research to the potential utility of geometric...
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Mental health in female veterinarians: Effects of working hours and having childrenMore than one-third (37%) of the sample was suffering 'minor psychological distress', suggesting the stressful nature of veterinary practice.
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All-cause mortality and cancer incidence among adults exposed to blue asbestos during childhoodThis study investigated cancer and mortality of adults exposed to blue asbestos as children.
The Health Promotion and Education Research Program, led by Head Professor Donna Cross, combines over 14+ years of cyber safety research, involving over 30 projects investigating young people’s online behaviours, totalling over $5 million in funding since 2007.
Cyberbullying is when an individual or a group repeatedly uses Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to intentionally fear, distress, or harm to another person, who finds it hard to stop it from happening.
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Comparison of three methods for the recovery of skin pathogens from impetigo swabs collected in a remote community of Northern Territory, AustraliaImmediate plating of impetigo swabs is the gold standard for bacterial recovery but is rarely feasible in remote regions.
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World-first study finds some biodiesel exhausts harmful to childrenWal-yan Respiratory Research Centre PhD candidate Katherine Landwehr is researching the impact of breathing in biodiesel exhaust fumes on the lungs.
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