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Shrimp shell material may control space drug delivery

By sending nanoemulsion formulations on a space flight, scientists are investigating whether chitosan – a material derived from shrimp and widely used to control the release of medications – performs well in controlling medicine delivery when exposed to zero gravity. Their preliminary results suggest that drugs needed by astronauts can be delivered effectively in space.
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Research fellowships awarded by Cancer Council SA

University of Adelaide researchers Dr Jacqueline Noll and Dr Chloe Thompson-Peach have been named Cancer Council SA Research Fellows for 2025.
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