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Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals

Tuatara - photo by Nicola Nelson

Scientists from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and South Australian Museum have collaborated with Otago University, New Zealand and a global team to sequence the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.

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Study sheds new light on vein formation in plants

Agriculture, plant image from Pixabay

An international team of researchers including the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, has found plant hormones known as strigolactones suppress the transportation of auxin, the main plant hormone involved in vein formation, so that vein formation occurs slower and with greater focus.

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Management gender diversity essential in adversity

Business woman

A study by an international team of researchers suggests that gender-balanced teams help businesses, especially in adverse times.

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Neurohack brainstorms solutions for young people with SMA

force-based joystick

An accessibility controller, an automatic mattress, a mindfulness support game and a muscle stimulation solution – all designed to assist teenagers living with devastating neurological disorders like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – have taken top spots in the Biogen Neurohack.

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Community views sought on abuse of Powers of Attorney

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The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its review of the State’s laws on Powers of Attorney.

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Four Future Fellows awarded $3.4 million

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Four ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have collectively been awarded more than $3.4 million from the Federal Government to advance their work. This work will strengthen the University’s Industry Engagement Priorities as encapsulated in its strategic plan, Future Making.

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COVID-19 dogs could be sniffing out cases in months

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³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 infection.

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New Learning Circle celebrates Kaurna culture on campus

Fred Agius

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ recognises and celebrates the Kaurna Aboriginal people and their deep connection to the Adelaide Plains, with the opening of the University’s new Kaurna Learning Circle.

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World leading experts to spearhead $20m of vital space sector R&D investment by SmartSat CRC

Associate Professor Tat-Jun Chin

In a $20m investment, nine Professorial Chairs have been established by SmartSat and its partner universities in artificial intelligence, optical communications and cybersecurity for development of next generation space technologies to stimulate Australia’s economic growth in space.

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World’s smallest imaging device has heart disease in focus

Ultrathin 3D printed endoscope imaging an artery_credit_ Simon Thiele and Jiawen Li

A team of researchers led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and University of Stuttgart has used 3D micro-printing to develop the world’s smallest, flexible scope for looking inside blood vessels.

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