Ageing may be a thing of the past. This week three preliminary studies were released demonstrating how young blood might be able to regenerate older bodies. And while these findings will contribute to possibly cures for degenerative diseases and ageing, experts say it’s not the fountain of youth. 

Jordyn Butler has the story.

Young Blood

WHEN A PERSON CLOSE TO US DIES WE STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND OUR GREIF. BUT WHAT IF THERE WAS A CHANCE THEY COULD COME BACK TO LIFE? 

A STAPLE OF SCI-FI CRYONICS IS THE SCIENCE OF FREEZING THE DEAD IN THE HOPE THAT ONE DAY THEY WILL BE RESTORED TO FULL HEALTH. AND NOW THANKS TO A SMALL GROUP OF CRYONISTS A STORAGE FACILITY IS OPENING IN AUSTRALIA.

BUT ACCORDING TO CRITICS THE SCIENCE IS UNPROVEN AND FASICUL. 

JORDYN BUTLER REPORTS. 


Cryonics in Australia

A new research project lead by the University of Tasmania is aiming to understand the value of Australia’s live-music sector.

Jordyn Butler Reports.

Live Music Survey

Female interest in the AFL is booming. Last year the code saw an increase of female participation by 24 per cent, a record high for the league, who say they are committed to rectifying gender inequality in its ranks. 
  
But a new report on gender equality in the A-F-L reveals women are being professionally stunted by the masculine culture of Australia’s national game.

So what it will take for men and women to finally be on an equal playing field?

Jordyn Butler reports.


The changing face gender equity in the AFL.

Tuesday the 19th of December 2017 
Radio cross about ABC News Breakfast with ABC Radio's Trevor Chappell

ABC News Breakfast preview on ABC 'Overnights'

ABC News Breakfast preview on 'Overnights' with Trevor Chappell

RMIT associate professor and applied sciences lecturer Dr Ian Macreadie says the prevention of Alzheimer’s needs to be a focus after changes were made to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

PBS reforms and Dr Ian Macreadie Grab

The Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek says Australian’s suffering from dementia will be given easier access to drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s  disease. 

Jordyn Butler reports. 

Alzheimer's patients to get better deal in PBS

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