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Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Game of Thrones wolves

An artists impression of dire wolves feeding on a bison and fending off grey wolves

Extinct dire wolves split off from other wolves nearly six million years ago and were only a distant relative of today’s wolves, according to new research published in today.

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Genomes reveal new insights into iconic Aussie animals

Echidna in wild

The genomes of egg-laying monotreme mammals, platypus and echidna, have been published in the prestigious journal .

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Scientists part of resource mission to the Moon

Moon

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are part of a consortium which is sending nanosatellites and exploration sensors to the Moon to search for abundant, accessible water and resources.

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China tariffs will hinder SA economic recovery

Business analysis

³ÉÈË´óƬ economists expect the South Australian economy will continue to bounce back in 2020/21. However, economic recovery will be weaker than previously thought as a consequence of China’s decision to escalate its trade war with Australia, the outbreak of a second COVID-19 wave in the northern hemisphere, and South Australia’s own mini lockdown in November.

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Testosterone can help prevent type 2 diabetes in men

The largest investigation of testosterone treatment ever undertaken has shown that, over and above the effect of a lifestyle program, treatment with testosterone prevents or reverses newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in men.

The largest investigation of testosterone treatment ever undertaken has shown that, over and above the effect of a lifestyle program, treatment with testosterone prevents or reverses newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in men.

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Lockdown lowers incidence of heart arrhythmia

During the first 100 days of COVID-19 people in the US being monitored for heart problems experienced fewer episodes of arrhythmia than before the pandemic. The fall was greatest where the pandemic hit hardest.

During the first 100 days of COVID-19 people in the US being monitored for heart problems experienced fewer episodes of arrhythmia than before the pandemic. The fall was greatest where the pandemic hit hardest.

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Heart and kidney disease research wins national funding

Goodman cres

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers taking a new look at the science and physiology underlying heart attacks and strokes, the leading cause of death worldwide, and devising a new tool to maximise the benefits of kidney transplantation, are among the recipients of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding announced today.

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E-liquid flavour names cloud toxicity levels

Vaping

The flavour on the bottle of E-liquids is no indication of the potentially harmful effects of one compared with another.

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New trade agreement opens door for Pacific bubble and rule of law

Container ship

A ground-breaking trade agreement set to come into force on 13 December 2020 could open the door for a regional travel corridor between Australia, New Zealand and most Pacific Island countries, while reinforcing the importance of a rules-based trade order in the Pacific.

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Fellowship recognises spirit of innovation

Professor Anton Middelberg

Professor Anton Middelberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, has been elected as a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

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