Has research found a breakthrough to treat malaria?

Has research found a breakthrough to treat malaria?

By Harriet Edmund An international collaboration has developed a new drug candidate that stops the malaria parasite from breaking down waste, resulting in fatal ‘molecular constipation’ and hope for new treatments.  Diseases caused by infectious organisms pose an...
My body, my choice? Not this time

My body, my choice? Not this time

By Mike Lee Mike Lee argues that the rights of other people to remain free from harm overrides freedom of choice. Over the last 18 months, most businesses have had a passive role in New Zealand’s Covid-19 recovery plan. The Government has been calling all the shots...
What next for Aotearoa’s COVID strategy?

What next for Aotearoa’s COVID strategy?

By Michael Plank The COVID-zero strategy may be past its use-by date, but New Zealand still has a vaccination advantage. The announcement today that New Zealand will introduce a vaccination certificate by November is welcome news. Whether by “carrot” or “stick”,...
Can viewing art reduce stress?

Can viewing art reduce stress?

By Paul Panckhurst There’s evidence that looking at paintings can reduce stress and anxiety. A researcher wants to know if this phenomenon can help surgery patients heal. Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”...
Could psychedelic drugs be used as medicines? ▶

Could psychedelic drugs be used as medicines? ▶

In this talk, Associate Professor Suresh Muthukumaraswamy describes the recent renaissance of psychedelic drug research and the pathway for psychedelics to be introduced as important new medicines. This talk was part of the 2021 home edition of the Raising the Bar...