News: research
Superbasin project unearths geological history
A team of researchers from the University of Adelaide will carry out an extensive geological study of the Centralian Superbasin – rocks that were once part of a vast inland sea – under a grant awarded by the Australian Research Council.
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New findings show effectiveness of meningococcal B vaccine against gonorrhoea
Researchers at The University of Adelaide have found that the meningococcal B vaccine could improve protection against gonorrhoea in addition to protection against meningococcal B meningitis.
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AI for space research delivers back-to-back success in global satellite challenge
South Australia’s leadership in space innovation has been recognised, with a University of Adelaide-led team securing first place in a global AI competition organised by the European Space Agency.
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Leading cancer researcher joins SAiGENCI
Cancer research expert Professor Melissa Davis has been appointed as Program Leader, Cancer Systems Biology at the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).
Keys to unlocking mysteries of cancer
A crack new team is decoding cancer’s genetic and immunological mysteries right here in South Australia.
Broadening and scaling the reach of mRNA vaccines
The University of Adelaide’s key partner BioCina Pty Ltd has received a grant under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants scheme to fund work between the University and co-partner Cytiva.
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The ticking time-bomb of diabetes
University of Adelaide researchers have warned that too many people are either unknowingly living with diabetes, at significant risk of developing the life-threatening condition, or simply ignoring the obvious warning signs – and may be setting themselves up for serious and debilitating illness down the track.
Tropical fish all at sea
Tropical fish have changed their behaviour as they and other marine animals and micro-organisms - including coral - move south down the east coast of Australia at an alarming rate into more temperate waters off Sydney and Newcastle as a result of warming and climate change.
Extraterrestrial surface simulation lab launches new chapter in space research
Today, Thursday 24 March, the University of Adelaide launched its new Exterres Laboratory. The lab, which is the first of its kind in Australia, is an off-Earth surface testing environment for space technology like rovers, which are destined for the furthest reaches of the universe.
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Risk factors for dog attacks on other dogs, cats
Dog attacks on other dogs or cats are traumatic events for pet owners – but what do we know about how commonly they occur, or how you might reduce the risk of your pet being involved?
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