Siouxsie Wiles

To celebrate 125 years since women got the vote, The University of Auckland has got special permission to name all their departments and schools after notable women alumni. And keeping on the women in… Audio

Science commentator, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has more on why Elephants have low rates of cancer; a very mature cheese found an Egyptian tomb and why do little dogs strain so much when weeing?? Are their… Audio

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles talks about a new study that suggests both teetotallers and those who drink too much during middle age are at increased risk of developing dementia, an Australian… Audio

Dementia research has been found to have a gender bias. New research has found that research is being conducted on male mice only, despite women making up a larger proportion of those diagnosed with… Audio

Men are more likely to be called by their first name, and scientists called by their first name are more likely to be considered eminent, as microbiologist and science commentator Siouxsie Wiles… Audio

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles reports on the link between removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood and the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases; the case of a young… Audio

Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about new research showing how bacteria might be used to detect internal bleeding, how AI is better at diagnosing skin cancer than experienced dermatologists, and her latest… Audio

This week, scientist Siouxsie Wiles talks about what a study of ancient toilets has told us, a new truly recyclable plastic, and the mysterious case of the stuffed anteater Associate Professor Dr… Audio

A man in the UK has contracted what's being dubbed the 'world's worst' super-gonorrhoea, an sexually transmitted infection that may not be cured by traditional antibiotics.  Audio

A new family of antibiotics could help fight the superbug MRSA that's resistant to most current antibiotics.

University of Auckland microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles, says that's good news for New… Audio

This week, scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks about microplastics, greenhouse gases and why you shouldn't waste your money on expensive custom-insoles. Audio

Scientist and science communicator Dr Siouxsie Wiles is a nominee for New Zealander of the year. She's currently working to find a cure for antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and talks to Megan about… Audio