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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections
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
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.
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.
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Cracking the code for better barley - and more of it!
Researchers have for the first time identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to larger yielding crops.
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Prestigious Fellowship award for research into green technology
Professor Shaobin Wang from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s School of Chemical Engineering has been named one of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2023 Australian Laureate Fellows.
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Holograms for life: improving IVF success
In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project between the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and University of St Andrews. The images are created using miniscule amounts of light in a fraction of a second.
New discovery set to boost disease-resistant rice
Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide.
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Illegal macaque trade could spark the next pandemic
The illegal trading of macaques for research purposes could be increasing the chance of further pandemics, according to a new study by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
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Fellowships develop links with industry
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has been awarded more than $1.2 million in funding to bring three exciting research projects to life as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships scheme.
Industry Laureate Fellowships highlight innovative ideas
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s ability to partner with industry to produce ground-breaking research has been showcased with more than $10 million awarded for three Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Laureate Fellowships.
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