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Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Game of Thrones 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
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
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
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.
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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.
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Heart and kidney disease research wins national funding
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
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
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, 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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