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Potential new tool for frost screening in crops
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Agricultural scientists and engineers at the University of Adelaide have identified a potential new tool for screening cereal crops for frost damage.
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New guideline network key for world-class health services
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Improving the health of Australians and New Zealanders is the driving force behind the creation of a new network to disseminate information and promote collaboration in guideline development.
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Animation to bring clarity to dense breasts
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A group of Australia’s leading breast cancer researchers is raising awareness about the importance of breast density in detecting breast cancer – and they’ve released a new easy-to-understand animation to help save women’s lives.
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Testing time for pills in space
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Pills are being sent into space to test how they cope with the rigours of one of the harshest environments known.
Australian renters suffering due to energy hardship
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A new report from the University of Adelaide has found the rental housing sector must set minimum standards for energy performance to protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians.
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Non-invasive IVF research nets Young Tall Poppy award
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Dr Kylie Dunning has won the 2020 SA Young Tall Poppy Science Award for her research into improving IVF techniques using non-invasive methods.
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Adelaide has key role in COVID-19 vaccine human trials
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University of Adelaide researchers are playing a leading role in the human trials of Australia’s first needle-free, gene-based COVID-19 vaccine.
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Year 11 pathway gives thousands entry to university
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More than 2000 Australian students will today be offered a place at the University of Adelaide in 2021 based on their Year 11 performance thanks to an alternative pathway created in response to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free public lecture: Mental health of young Australians
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Who has responsibility for the mental health of young Australians?
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Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
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An international team of plant scientists have shown the potential to rapidly improve the quality of barley grain through a genetic tool known as CRISPR or gene editing.
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