News: School of Biological Sciences
Going viral: What happens in a virology lab?
Virology labs help us learn all about viruses – but what goes on behind the pressurised doors?
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Scientists use DNA testing to help reduce the illegal export of endangered medicine tree
The Advanced DNA Identification and Forensics Facility is helping reduce the illegal export of timber, by testing for genetic variation between populations of the endangered African Cherry tree.
Why is healthy and productive soil important?
The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the air we breathe, the water we drink – it’s all underpinned by healthy and productive soils.
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Science graduates headline finals of Young Achiever Awards
University of Adelaide science graduates have been named finalists of the SA Seven News Young Achiever Awards.
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Uni of Adelaide on the hunt for emerging scientific leaders
The University of Adelaide is searching for two emerging scientific leaders for its prestigious Ramsay Fellowships.
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They're strange, alien-like creatures from the Flinders Ranges - but how do they eat?
University of Adelaide scientists have discovered the feeding mode of Pentaradial Arkarua, a strange, alien-like creature that once roamed the Flinders Ranges.
Primary school sting nets new wasp species
Four primary schools in regional South Australia have discovered and named new species of wasps as part of a new citizen science project led by the University of Adelaide.
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Success for sciences in industry-linked ARC grants
The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry.
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Adelaide scientists discover new evidence in search for the mysterious Denisovans
Scientists make DNA breakthrough in the quest to better understand our mysterious ancient cousins.
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Why are our rivers running drier?
Researchers demonstrate that climate change is responsible for the changes in the flow and water volume of rivers globally.
