#Human body

Diet can control diabetes – and its massive costs

We've been studying a Mediterranean diet in combination with an exercise plan to see how much we could improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes.

The 3D titanium Terminator: come with us if you want to print

Our 3D printing capabilities have often been compared to the stuff of science fiction... so why not create our very own titanium Terminator?

We’re kneading our way to bread that lowers cholesterol

We're using gene technology and plant breeding techniques to develop new superior wheat varieties that lower your cholesterol.

Remote-I: connecting science and sight in remote communities

Our new healthcare technology is using satellite broadband to help prevent blindness in remote communities, and close the gap in access to healthcare in remote and regional Australia.

How do your eating habits measure up?

Do you you think you eat enough vegetables to shame a goat? Or are you an unabashed chocoholic, throwing caution to the wind when it comes to all things cocoa? If you're ready to make an honest assessment about your eating habits, then we've got the tool for you.

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Cracking good science on egg allergens

What came first - the chicken with the switched off allergen gene, or the allergy-free egg? Our scientists have been working with Deakin University to develop an egg that doesn't cause allergic reactions, and it's all about changing the chicken.

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Extreme makeover for surgical implants

We’ve partnered with Australian medical devices company Anatomics to develop better surgical implants, helping patients recovering from trauma and other debilitating medical conditions.

Euro vision turns reality for iconic ‘green whistle’

We're proud of Aussie innovations that have made it big overseas, and now we're adding a new device to our growing list of success stories - the 'green whistle'. This pain relief device, used by emergency services, surf life savers and even national sporting codes, is soon to be help live savers in the UK and Europe.

Science with heart: 5 ways we’re helping medical research in Australia (and the world)

Australian researchers and developers are at the forefront of medical technology globally - and we're proud to involved in its development.

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The pros and cons of paleo

With the latest paleo diet book being pulled from the printing line after being labelled dangerous to babies and children, […]

Healing is a numbers game, make no bones about it

Statistics help us with many things. Using stats we can count how many whales there are in the sea, protect the Great Barrier Reef from agricultural run-off, and even decide whether playing lotto is a good investment or not. In fact, stats could even help us better grow our own bones back.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Our hearts beat for you… with about 1.6 Watts.

On Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at the true power of the heart. Welcome to the CSIRO heart-o-meter