/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2024/07/09/ancient-dna-uncovers-dingos-hidden-heritage A landmark collaborative study co-led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and QUT has revealed the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence. July 09 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/07/09/ancient-dna-uncovers-dingos-hidden-heritage /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/06/dna-protecting-genes-crucial-role-in-brain-disorders-revealed ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers now know more about a mysterious gene’s role in maintaining healthy DNA – a crucial development that could lead to new treatments for life threatening illnesses including neurodevelopmental disorders, some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. March 13 2024 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/06/dna-protecting-genes-crucial-role-in-brain-disorders-revealed /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/27/cancer-researchers-leading-new-role-at-saigenci A world-leading researcher is bringing their cutting-edge cancer expertise and search for better treatments to South Australia. September 27 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/27/cancer-researchers-leading-new-role-at-saigenci /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, the South Australian Museum and the Western Australian Museum. July 19 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/20/funding-boost-to-help-reduce-surgery-side-effects A pilot trial is now underway to reduce the side effects experienced by patients who require a general anaesthetic and pain relief during surgery. March 21 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/20/funding-boost-to-help-reduce-surgery-side-effects /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product. February 15 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/29/oldest-clinical-case-of-a-rare-genetic-condition-discovered A group of international researchers including experts from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has uncovered evidence of a genetic condition that gives men an extra X chromosome, reporting the oldest clinical case of Klinefelter Syndrome to date. August 29 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/29/oldest-clinical-case-of-a-rare-genetic-condition-discovered /newsroom/news/list/2022/05/31/australian-navy-commendation-for-universitys-dna-experts Experts from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) have been commended by the Chief of the Navy Australia for their part in identifying the only crew member ever recovered from the sinking of HMAS Sydney. May 31 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/05/31/australian-navy-commendation-for-universitys-dna-experts /newsroom/news/list/2021/09/24/dna-editing-technique-provides-new-tool-for-disease-research-and-gene-therapy Researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and CSIRO have developed a new technique to edit genes in living cells with unprecedented efficiency.  September 24 2021 Elisa Black /newsroom/news/list/2021/09/24/dna-editing-technique-provides-new-tool-for-disease-research-and-gene-therapy /newsroom/news/list/2020/06/26/shy-species-detected-through-new-dna-technique New species-specific tests that can detect endangered and hard-to-find aquatic animals through the DNA they shed in the water has been created by researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Curtin University. June 26 2020 Elisa Black /newsroom/news/list/2020/06/26/shy-species-detected-through-new-dna-technique