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Higher biodiversity means healthier humans
Scientists find restoring environments to include a wider range of species can promote ‘good’ bacteria over ‘bad’.
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Probe detects the mechanism for spreading of metastatic cancer cells
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
Scientists discover biochemical mechanism fundamental to plant life that could have huge implications for biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology industries.
Deadly diseases to be hit by single vaccine
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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Pollen allergens: Are plants trying to kill us?
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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The Fungus Olympics
The race is on to find new ways to tackle disease. That’s why we’re competing in this year’s Fungus Olympics.
Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease
Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease.
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New director of world-leading plant research facility
The University of Adelaide-led world-leading facility that underpins innovative plant research in Australia has appointed its first Executive Director to drive future success.
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New leadership for food sciences research
South Australia’s multi-billion-dollar food industries will benefit from new scientific leadership in the state.
Wild barley reveals drought tolerant traits that could improve elite cultivars
Scientists discover wild barley genes that could be used to improve drought tolerance in barley, the second most important cereal crop in Australia.
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