2019
From our research partnership with Qantas to the secret to a life of longevity, read our top research and news stories of 2019.
News
01 May 2019
Put down the protein shake: variety of protein better for health
University of Sydney researchers have examined whether there are any ongoing ramifications or potential side-effects from long-term high protein intake or from consuming certain types of amino acids.
30 April 2019
Are Australians kept in the dark about new risks of medicines?
Research shows communication about emerging safety risks of medicines is not consistent between countries. Experts call for better resourcing and evaluation of safety notifications to doctors and other prescribers.
23 April 2019
Can physical activity offset the health risks of too much sitting?
In findings that could relieve desk-bound office workers, a weekly dose of at least 150 minutes of physical activity could substantially reduce or offset the mortality risks in 'high sitters', University of Sydney research finds.
09 April 2019
Expert tips for healthy ageing
Ageing is inevitable, so why wouldn't you want to maximise your chances of ageing well? Four of our experts shared tips at our Sydney Science Forum that could help you live a long and healthy life.
09 April 2019
Open source drug research could open up medicine
Universal access to medicine could come via open source drug discovery, argues lecturer Dr Alice Motion. She works to make drug discovery less secretive, so that more people can help find the pharmaceuticals the world needs.
02 April 2019
Stillbirth risk more than halved by side sleeping in late pregnancy
Going to sleep on either side in the last three months of pregnancy can more than halve the risk of stillbirth, an international study assessing risk factors for stillbirth has found.
02 April 2019
Research unlocks biomechanic mystery behind deadly blood clots
Researchers at the University of Sydney have used biomechanical engineering techniques to unlock the mystery surrounding the mechanical forces that influence blood clotting.
29 March 2019
Sydney excels in national research engagement and impact assessment
The University of Sydney has performed strongly in the Australian Research Council's first Engagement and Impact Assessment of research at Australian universities.
19 March 2019
Study links breastfeeding with lower risk of heart disease
Mothers who breastfeed their babies have a lower risk of developing or dying from heart disease than those who don't breastfeed, finds new research from the University of Sydney.
28 February 2019
Early signs of fatty liver disease detected in blood
Researchers have discovered biomarkers in the blood that can predict the accumulation of toxic fats in the liver - a sign of early fatty liver disease.