A team from the Department of Biology, University of Akron, has found that male rat aggression results from reduced levels of serotonin in the brain.

German scientists have found that a common genetic mutation that makes people more susceptible to deep-vein thrombosis also makes them more fertile.

Scientists believe that a healthy diet and regular exercise are once more key factors in staving off cancer.

President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Brian Anderson, said "This year, political parties and business and community groups have come to a remarkable degree of agreement on the need to promote science and education in Australia for the economic and social benefits that they bring."

Cholesterol results which are just slightly above or below the recommended level, should be done again at another time of the year.

Researchers have found that a human hormone could be used to help prevent heart disease.

Scientists have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in human language and speech.

An Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics will be established to support the grains industry, the Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Dr David Kemp, and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Warren Truss, have just announced.

A technique using living cells heralds the creation of artificial livers and pancreases in the near future.

An Australian firm, Novogen, has released the results of a study involving promensil.

Innovation and Information Economy Minister, Paul Lucas, has just announced a commercial research and development venture involving the University of Southern Queensland and the private sector.

Researchers at the Institute of Food Research in England are harnessing the powers of friendly bacteria and yeasts to help defend us against food poisoning, and fungal and yeast infections.

A link between a common vegetable disease and Type 1 diabetes has been identified by Australian researchers.

A screening device for cervical cancer and pre-cancer, developed by Australian company Polartechnics in collaboration with CSIRO, has entered final clinical trials for regulatory approval for use in Europe.

The National Health and Medical Research Council has a limited fund to assist Australian participation in research projects selected for funding under the European Commission's Fifth Framework program.