The June 14 Edition
Aussie-born, Harvard-based genetics professor David Sinclair is famous for all the right reasons – and quite a few of the wrong ones, too. Remember the craze for resveratrol in the early 2000s – the so-called elixir-of-youth compound in red wine, grapes and berries? Sinclair’s research claimed resveratrol triggered a class of enzymes that retard ageing. The results so impressed pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) that it paid $US720 million for his research – only to find, after five years of follow-up, it couldn’t replicate his results. Since then, Sinclair’s big claims have been repeatedly questioned, as you’ll find in Jane Cadzow’s cover story today. – Greg Callaghan, acting editor.
Never say die: A controversial Harvard-based Aussie’s hunt for the fountain of youth
Is a longevity pill on the horizon? Harvard Medical School professor David Sinclair certainly thinks so – while staring down his growing army of critics.
- Jane Cadzow
Merle saw her first out-of-state abortion patient in NYC in 1971. Now it’s ‘Groundhog Day’
In the last four years, the number of American women forced to travel across the country for an abortion has soared. For many, a New York clinic is a haven.
- Liz Gooch
‘A living hell’: X-Men star on growing up gay in Opus Dei
He’s an Australian actor who achieved his Hollywood dream. But it would take years for Tim Pocock to overcome the shame of growing up gay in Opus Dei.
- Tim Pocock
‘China has Apple by the balls’: How the rising superpower captured the tech giant
Apple Inc reaped staggering profits by outsourcing its manufacturing – but its “epic” technology transfer has consequences, says one long-time observer.
- Greg Callaghan
- Two of Us
- For subscribers
They’d been friends for decades – then they applied for the same job
Addressing “the elephant in the room” ensured nurses and besties Sonia Robinson and Kylie Harwood maintained their 27-year-long friendship.
- Nicole Abadee
- Dicey Topics
- For subscribers
Jana Pittman on being a trainee obstetrician and raising six children on her own
The two-time world champion athlete – and mother of six – on her new life as a trainee in obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Benjamin Law
- Modern Guru
- Modern Guru
My girlfriend’s silly selfies are posing a dilemma
This might have a disastrous effect on the relationship, but our Modern Guru has the answer.
- Danny Katz
Josh first showed his work in a cafe – now, DiCaprio and Stiller are among his fans
Loved for combining creative cues from the late 1800s with 1960s-style graphic design, US artist Shag has recently been inspired by Australian fauna and flora.
- Barry Divola
Performance artists, freak puppets: The strange battle to revive our nights out
A new generation of “Club Kids” is defying the demise of Australian nightlife.
- Andrew Hornery
Keep things cosy (and easy) with this simple apple cake with an ‘irresistible’ crispy topping
Cosy but fuss-free, this simple cake is all about comfort and ease.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Helen Goh
- Review
- Central Park Cellars
Our critic liked this local hangout in the leafy east so much, she visited it twice in one day
And after tasting the “flawless” tiramisu, she’s already planning visit number three.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Khao Kang Maruay
‘Put your face in a hot pot’: This no-frills Thai diner is your new BYO winter spot
Khao Kang Maruay is a modest restaurant that specialises in Isan-style cooking from Thailand’s north-east.
- Callan Boys
Does darker colour signify better quality red wine? Not always. Here’s why
It’s only natural that we judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to red wines, it can be misleading.
- Huon Hooke
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