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The University of Sydney

Australia's leading higher education and research University.

As the first university to be established in Australasia, the University of Sydney consistently ranks as one of Australia’s top universities. We aim to create and sustain a university that will, for the benefit of both Australia and the wider world, maximise the potential of the brightest researchers and most promising students, whatever their social or cultural background.

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Details last updated 25-Dec-2019

People at The University of Sydney

David Le Couteur

Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Sydney.

Alistair Senior

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at University of Sydney

Amanda Robinson

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Sydney and Macquarie University.

Bamini Gopinath

Professor and Senior Principal Research Fellow Sensory Loss Epidemiology.

Emmanuel Stamatakis

Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health at University of Sydney.

Stephen Simpson

Academic Director of Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney.

Samantha Solon-Biet

NHMRC Early Career Fellow at The University of Sydney.

The University of Sydney News

Walking 10,000 steps daily linked to healthier heart and longer life

New Scientist - 05-Mar-2024

New study validates 10,000 steps as a perfect target, a progress for fitness advice

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Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting

Independent - 10-Nov-2023

Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking

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Move more, live longer: short bursts of activity can help you stay healthy

Independent - 29-Sep-2023

Short bursts of daily activity, even if brief, can greatly benefit heart health

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Effects of intermittent fasting: An exploration

Live Forever Club - 31-Jan-2023

12 months of IF results in a range of biomarker improvements, but no significant reduction in inflammatory markers

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Very short bouts of vigorous activity everyday, reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases

The University of Sydney - 09-Dec-2022

Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy may prolong life

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Interactive and comparative study of diet and drugs on the hepatic proteome

The University of Sydney - 15-Nov-2021

Dietary composition has a powerful impact on mitochondrial function

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World's first 3D scanner for remote and early detection of skin cancer

University of Queensland - 13-Sep-2021

People in Queensland can sign up to partake in the screening trial at Brisbane

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Light-sensing cones from human stem cells restored vision in mice

The Scientist - 23-Apr-2021

Will be looking to run a human clinical trial in the next few years

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Quantum dots tagged drugs showed better therapeutic outcomes in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Mar-2021

Using Ag2S as a drug delivery vehicle could reduce doses by 99% - meaning less side effects

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Genetic engineers used origami method in gene splicing process

The University of Sydney - 17-Jan-2021

Customizable nanobots to the cancer type could silence the targeted cancer genes

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Stem cells protect chromosomal ends differently than normal cells

The University of Sydney - 26-Dec-2020

Insights on this unique strategy could have breakthrough treatments for ageing and many diseases

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Time to hit the right balance in your diet

INVERSE - 17-Nov-2020

A good balance of various macronutrients can help you live longer

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Drug that can safely reverse obesity and insulin resistance developed

Medical Xpress - 08-Jun-2020

Proven in mice study to be non-toxic, nor affects brain hunger cues

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Greater step count significantly linked with lower all-cause mortality

Guardian - 24-Mar-2020

Doubling from 4,000 to 8,0000 steps halves the risk of death within 10 years

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Excessive intake of branched-chain amino acids could reduce lifespan

Independent - 01-May-2019

It is important to maintain the amino acid balance in the body to lead a healthy life

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Up carbs and cut down on protein to live longer

news.com.au - 30-Sep-2016

Study suggests a low protein, high carbohydrate diet extends your lifespans. Diet stimulates FGF...

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Weekend-only workouts ‘still give an important health boost’

NHS - 10-Jan-2016

Any activity reduces risk of death from any cause or cardiovascular disease. Weekend only activi...

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