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Embryo development holds key to healthy lifestyles
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing.
Read more about Embryo development holds key to healthy lifestylesScience strikes in batt(l)ing endometriosis
Alison Barnes is a gifted athlete. Once a competitive swimmer and cricket player for South Australia, she was only 11 years when she got her first period. While this is a normal part of growing up for many, it marked the start of a lengthy health battle for Alison. One that would overshadow her teenage years and ultimately, change the trajectory of her life.
Read more about Science strikes in batt(l)ing endometriosisResearcher granted fellowship for male fertility works
University of Adelaide academic Dr Nicole McPherson has been awarded an early-to-mid-career fellowship by The Hospital Research Foundation Group.
Read more about Researcher granted fellowship for male fertility works03 Feb Three of the University of Adelaide’s 2024 Future Making Fellows are being supported at the Robinson Research Institute to advance their research in pregnancy and child health. 31 Jan
Need for novel AI to be used in women’s health
Research has shown the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the diagnosis of conditions, like endometriosis, but what happens if the modelling is incorrect?