News: research

Growing houses: hempcrete could be the answer to building supply shortages

A researcher stands next to industrial hemp concrete.

Houses made from hemp grown in South Australia could be the next sustainable solution to the nation’s building supplies crisis.

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Island tiger snakes’ skulls adapt to eat large sea bird chicks

A tiger snake slithers on grass.

A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide and other institutions has found that in a population of island tiger snakes the bones in their jaws increase in length after feeding on large prey, while their mainland counterparts show no change.

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Catalyst for more efficient chemical production on the horizon

A cluster of atoms

An innovative technique is being developed by scientists that could allow Australia to lead the way in more sustainable manufacturing of fuels and chemicals.

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Funding supports vital diabetes research

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Five innovative research projects led by the University of Adelaide’s Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health will investigate the causes and potential treatments for various types of diabetes.

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3D printed catheter enters commercialisation phase

Dr Jiawen Li

A University of Adelaide research project that will use a novel 3D printed imaging catheter to improve detection of cardiovascular disease has been funded in the 2022 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Development Grant round. 

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Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

Dr Daniel Thomas and Rolf Suzle stand in front of the camera

New research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.

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Children’s oral health under the microscope

National Child Oral Health Study

Researchers from the University of Adelaide will conduct a wide-ranging nationwide study on the extent and causes of tooth decay in Australian children and the mental health, education and financial impacts that it has.

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Innovative ideas for vital medical issues

Goodman cres

The University of Adelaide has received more than $7.5 million in funding to support seven innovative research projects that aim to address major health issues such as bowel and breast cancer, septic shock and malaria.

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Researchers find the snake clitoris

A death adder snake curled up on the ground

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Adelaide has provided the first anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, in a first-of-its-kind study.

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Partnership blends leading wine research capabilities

Waite campus

Today, Monday 12 December, a partnership between the University of Adelaide and the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) will be cemented with support from Wine Australia. The partnership will benefit the Australian grape and wine sector by improving grape and wine quality and production, and by building business sustainability.

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