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Engineering bacteria to detect cancer DNA

Engineered Bacteria - Susan Woods

An international team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has engineered bacteria capable of detecting mutated DNA released from colorectal cancer cells, opening the door to faster disease detection.

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Building closer US ties with UConn

University of Connecticut

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ and the University of Connecticut (UConn) are developing closer connections to build mutually beneficial academic and scientific capabilities.

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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

Photo of Dr Erin Brazel and Dr Carla Gallasch

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

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Competitive cuts for horses

Photo of a horse showing hairs around the nose and mouth.

A new ³ÉÈË´óƬ study has revealed people who compete with their horse are more likely to trim hairs around the ears and muzzle on their horses, despite welfare concerns.

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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs threaten global health

Research Tuesday

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Superbug Solutions, ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers Katharina Richter and Andrea McWhorter will explain the serious impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on global health and explore the research being conducted to deliver solutions.

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³ÉÈË´óƬ and Babcock team up to boost defence talent and skills

Babcock MOU

A new partnership between the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is set to accelerate Australia’s critical defence industry workforce to support the biggest and most ambitious defence agenda in the nation’s history.

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Indigenous language and song projects awarded grants

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ Kaurna Learning Circle

Two ³ÉÈË´óƬ projects that aim to continue supporting the process of reclamation and revitalisation of Indigenous language and song in South Australia have been awarded funding. 

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Breastfeeding helps mother’s cardio health for three years or more

A woman breastfeeding an infant

A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.

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Inspiring tomorrow’s women leaders and entrepreneurs

ThincHer

Women business leaders will share their remarkable journeys to success when the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s entrepreneurial leadership program ThincHer launches on 3 August. 

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ARC Future Fellowship recipients announced

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have been awarded more than $7.5 million in the latest Australian Research Council Future Fellowships.

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