News: School of Biological Sciences
Scientists a step closer to malaria drug development
Scientists have identified a key protein that controls malaria parasite entry into host red blood cells.
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New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems
Scientists are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.
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Kicking goals in sciences gender equity and diversity
Improving gender equity and diversity in STEM has been rewarded with the award of an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, the highest level of this award available in Australia.
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Early exposure to infections doesn’t protect against allergies, but getting into nature might
Scientists say keep washing your hands, especially in cities and airports, but don’t be afraid of getting a little dirty in biodiverse environments.
Past climate safe havens now most vulnerable
Scientists are investigating ways to intervene and facilitate climate adaptation at high-biodiversity locations expected to be hit the hardest by climate change.
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eDNA techniques to transform subterranean environmental assessment
A new project is set to transform understanding of the impact of mining on Australian subterranean species.
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Drones helping Australian sea lion survival
Australian sea lions are in trouble. Scientists are using drones to investigate the health of these animals.
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Watch: 2020 Future Scientist Information Evening
Whether you have an offer already, or will receive one in the near future; re-live or catch up on the Future Scientist information evening we held on campus.
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Awards: Sciences' researchers, students and staff shine in 2019
Researchers, graduate students and sciences' staff were recognised for their achievements in 2019 at the recent Faculty of Sciences end of year awards function.
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$45 million injection into SA health and biotech industry
The Adelaide China Biotech Investment Fund has today been launched – a new $45 million investment fund that will accelerate the development and commercialisation of health and bio-technologies from South Australia for the global market.
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