Medical Research
Our Changing World: Training our immune systems
While tuberculosis is not a major health issue in New Zealand, worldwide it remains the leading infectious disease killer.
The vaccine against tuberculosis, called BCG, was first developed in… Audio
Our Changing World - A new type of cancer therapy
Claire Concannon visits the Malaghan Institute for Medical Research to learn about a new type of immune cell therapy which could be the future of cancer treatment in New Zealand. Audio
Research into the medical use of psychedelics is underway but don’t expect results soon – expert
Since the 1950s researchers have known psychedelic drugs could have medical applications, but what of research today? Associate Professor Suresh Muthukumaraswamy talks at Raising the Bar 2021. Audio
Science friction
In science research, it's better to be exciting than to be right – and the result is worthless cures and wasted money, says science journalist Richard Harris. Audio
One In Five for 16 March 2014 - Chronic pain
It's there all the time but no one else can see it. Chronic pain affects one in six New Zealanders and can be hugely debilitating, sometimes leading to sleep loss, depression and changed family… Audio
Drink is part of our history, and culture - but at what cost?
Noelle McCarthy talks to Pam Corkery, Norm Hewitt, Ross Bell and Yvonne Lorkin. Audio
