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Probe detects the mechanism for spreading of metastatic cancer cells

School of Physical Sciences - Andrew Abell research lab image

A new fluorescent sensor developed by researchers from the University of Adelaide can detect migrating cancer cells and could be used to target medication to stop metastasis in aggressive cancers.

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Plant discovery opens frontiers

biochemical mechanism fundamental to plant life

Scientists discover biochemical mechanism fundamental to plant life that could have huge implications for biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology industries.

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Honours & PhD students: Reimbursement submission

From Monday 29 April, the manual reimbursement form was replaced by our new automated system Kofax

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Deadly diseases to be hit by single vaccine

Pictured are researchers Professor James Paton, and Drs Shannon David and Mohammed Alsharifi

Scientists from the Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have developed a single vaccination approach to simultaneously combat influenza and pneumococcal infections.

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R&D Engineer role with Daronmont Technologies

R&D Engineer (PhD student preferred) to work on several long term R&D projects in close cooperation with the Department of Defence. Applications close 31 July 2019.

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Pollen allergens: Are plants trying to kill us?

Rice flowers

Pollen allergies have long been a major pandemic health problem for humans. Plant molecular geneticist Deborah Devis is learning that pollen proteins play a vital role in a plant's reproductive process.

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EEE School: 15th Annual Student Award Ceremony

Student Award Winners holding their certificates

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering held its 15th Annual Student Award Ceremony on Thursday 2 May and the event was enjoyed by all.

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What you missed from 'Tasting Australia - the chemistry of wine'

Here's what you missed from 'Tasting Australia - the chemistry of wine'

There's exciting science you can find in your glass, writes viticulture and oenology graduate Lieke van der Hulst.

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Student Chapter of AAPG receive L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant Program

Congratulations to the University of Adelaide Student Chapter of AAPG who have been selected as a grant recipient for the 2019 American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant Program.

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The Fungus Olympics

Microscopic image of the common environmental mould Aspergillus fumigatus – harmless to most people but can be deadly if you have a weakened immune system. Dr David Ellis, University of Adelaide

The race is on to find new ways to tackle disease. That’s why we’re competing in this year’s Fungus Olympics.

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