• The Potential of Metatranscriptomics for Identifying Screening Targets for Bacterial Vaginosis 

  Twin, J; Bradshaw, CS; Garland, SM; Fairley, CK; Fethers, K; Tabrizi, SN (PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE, 2013-09-27)

  BACKGROUND: The ribosomal RNA content of a sample collected from a woman with bacterial vaginosis (BV) was analysed to determine the active microbial community, and to identify potential targets for further screening. ...

• People living in hilly residential areas in metropolitan Perth have less diabetes: spurious association or important environmental determinant? 

  Villanueva, K; Knuiman, M; Koohsari, MJ; Hickey, S; Foster, S; Badland, H; Nathan, A; Bull, F; Giles-Corti, B (BMC, 2013-12-21)

  BACKGROUND: Variations in 'slope' (how steep or flat the ground is) may be good for health. As walking up hills is a physiologically vigorous physical activity and can contribute to weight control, greater neighbourhood ...

• Using simple agent-based modeling to inform and enhance neighborhood walkability 

  Badland, H; White, M; MacAulay, G; Eagleson, S; Mavoa, S; Pettit, C; Giles-Corti, B (BMC, 2013-12-11)

  BACKGROUND: Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with proximal destinations and services encourage walking and decrease car dependence, thereby contributing to more active and healthier communities. Proximity to key destinations ...

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