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Allied health embraces nature-based therapy

Two people garden together

Whether it’s a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing.

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Genetic tool predicts lithium responsiveness in bipolar disorder patients

 A person opens a jar of medication.

Researchers from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø are hopeful a recent biological discovery could lead to the precision treatment of bipolar disorder (BD).

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Untapped potential of semen for men’s health

sperm

Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles.

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First Nations people experience significant barriers to kidney transplant waitlist

Dialysis machine. Photo: saengsuriya13/iStock

Despite being four to five times more likely to have kidney failure, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have much lower access to kidney transplantation that other Australians.

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Ultimate kidney warrior honoured by University

Outside the Nari Sinclair Room

Nari Sinclair, a Ngarrindjeri and Yorta Yorta woman and powerful advocate for people with chronic kidney disease, will be honoured by the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø community.

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Quantum clocks guarantee precise navigation

IPAS team with quantum clocks

Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude.

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When domesticated rabbits go feral, new morphologies emerge

Rabbit credit Michael SY Lee

Originally bred for meat and fur, the European rabbit has become a successful invader worldwide. When domesticated breeds return to the wild and feralise, the rabbits do not simply revert to their wild form – they experience distinct, novel anatomical changes.

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University glows with pop-up venue and light trail

Lumen Bar. Credit: Jon Wah

Lumen Bar once again lights up North Terrace amongst Illuminate ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s City Lights trail. The buzzing sanctuary brings the community together on campus to unwind and soak up the winter glow of the city.

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Enhanced protein during critical illness shows no benefit

Photo of a person in a hospital bed

Critically ill patients often experience substantial and rapid muscle loss, leading to poor recovery. Researchers from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø have been exploring the impact of high protein nutritional formula in a new trial, aimed at improving outcomes.

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Modelling links sea ice loss to Antarctic ice shelf calving events

Satellite imagery of the breakup of the Wilkins Ice Shelf

New research has for the first time tracked ice shelf, sea ice and ocean swell wave conditions over multiple years in the lead up to three large-scale iceberg ‘calving’ events in Antarctica, revealing common patterns.

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