News: School of Biological Sciences
Zinc helps body fight pneumonia
Scientists show that zinc in your diet can protect you from the main bacterial cause of pneumonia.
Spaghetti and mud pies scoop 3-Minute Thesis final
The depth and diversity of research student projects in the Faculty of Sciences was once again on display at this week's final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
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New genetic analysis reveals breeding history of modern humans
Modern humans interbred with at least five different archaic human groups as they moved out of Africa and across Eurasia, genetic analysis reveals.
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$35.6 million boost for sciences' research infrastructure
Research for a range of industrial sectors including scientific, advanced manufacturing, defence, resources, biomedical and agriculture has received a major boost.
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An incredible journey - the first people to arrive in Australia came in large numbers, and on purpose
It took more than 1,000 people to form a viable population in Australia. But this was no accidental migration, the first arrivals must have been planned, scientists say.
No yee-haw: What endangered creature are your cowboy boots made from?
Researchers investigating the world’s exotic wildlife trade have made a startling discovery...
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New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island
Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island.
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A shore future for our coastal vegetation
Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation.
When pets become pests: the exotic pet trade producing invasive species
Scientists are learning more about what drives the exotic pet trade to help reduce the threat of new invasive animal and bird species.
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New leader for School of Biological Sciences
The University's biosciences research and education has been boosted by a new leader.
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