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New research to block the action of damaged genes may reverse rare and devastating childhood illnesses
In a new published in Nature Portfolio Journal of Genomic Medicine this month, a team of researchers led by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø University has outlined a first step in developing the DNA tools to switch off the progression of some of the toughest and previously most mysterious neurological disorders.
New Bellberry Fellowship boosts training in more holistic approaches to men’s health
South Australia will launch its first medical training program to focus on Andrology – the study and practice of reproductive disorders in men - recognising the limited clinical and research expertise in this field.
Prescribing of psychiatric drugs to Australian kids on the rise
Australian doctors are prescribing more psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents, researchers from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø have found. This is despite the known risks of adverse effects in young people, and potential consequences for children’s developing brains and bodies.Â
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Vines strike a pose for the new VitiCanopy app
The ability to analyse multiple images at once, GPS capability to create maps of the spatial variability of canopy size, and Cloud storage, are just some of the new upgrades to VitiCanopy, the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø-developed mobile app that helps grapegrowers manage their vineyards more effectively.
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Roadmap for a better, greener, marine aquaculture sector
It’s one of the world’s fastest growing food industries and, with the introduction of some new strategies investigated by researchers at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and The Nature Conservancy, marine aquaculture could soon be one of its greenest.
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University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø community recognised in Australia Day Honours
The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø congratulates alumni, staff and friends recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list.
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Post-COVID – POTS may impact an already struggling health system
As Australia struggles with rising infection rates from the Omicron variant of COVID-19, researchers at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø are grappling with the likely aftermath of the pandemic, especially for people suffering from illnesses such as long COVID.
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Citizens recruited to unlock the secret lives of echidnas
Researchers at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s Environment Institute and members of the general public have recorded the largest number of echidna sightings across Australia to aid in the conservation of the iconic mammal.
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SA Drought Hub announces appointment of Director
The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has announced the appointment of the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s Dr Stephen Lee as its Director.
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Superabsorption unlocks key to next generation quantum batteries
Researchers at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and their overseas partners have taken a key step in making quantum batteries a reality. They have successfully proved the concept of superabsorption, a crucial idea underpinning quantum batteries.
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