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New guideline network key for world-class health services
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Who has responsibility for the mental health of young Australians?
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Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
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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Climate change threatens Komodo dragons
The world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, could be driven to extinction by climate change unless significant measures to intervene are taken soon.
