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Travel Story: Dr Tod Fullston

Dr Tod Fullston from the Robinson Research Institute’s Gamete and Embryo Biology Research Group attended the Obesity Summit and Reproductive Health Summit in London, UK in April 2016.

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Boy babies at greater risk of pregnancy complications

Professor Claire Roberts

New research led by the University of Adelaide has confirmed that boy babies are much more likely to experience potentially life-threatening outcomes at birth than girls.

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Extra 1,000 steps a day benefit children with type 1 diabetes

Extra 1,000 steps a day benefit children with type 1 diabetes

Keeping count of daily steps and boosting physical activity can really pay off for children with type 1 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Adelaide and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

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Travel Story: Dr Zohra Lassi

Dr Zohra Lassi from the Robinson Research Institute’s Early Origins of Health group attended the 20th Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) Annual Congress in Townsville, Queensland in May 2016.

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Reversing impact of malnourished dads’ health on kids

Research from the University of Adelaide has shown a possible benefit of antioxidants and vitamin supplements in preventing adverse health effects passed on from fathers at conception.

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Emeritus Professor Jeffrey Robinson CBE receives the Doctor of the University (honoris causa) degree from The University of Adelaide

Jeffrey Robinson

On Tuesday 31 May, Emeritus Professor Jeffrey Robinson CBE received the Doctor of the University (honoris causa) degree from The University of Adelaide.

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Two Uni of Adelaide researchers join science Academy

Professor Sarah Robertson

Two University of Adelaide researchers have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

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Listen to audio: Making healthy babies – men’s health matters

Thank you to all who attended last week’s public forum: Making healthy babies – men’s health matters.

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Why inequalities in reproductive health make a difference

Dr Alice Rumbold

A University of Adelaide researcher whose work aims to highlight and resolve inequalities in reproductive health for Aboriginal women has today been awarded the inaugural Healthy Development Adelaide Women’s Excellence in Research Award.

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Marijuana use in pregnancy is major risk for preterm birth

Professor Claire Roberts

International research led by the University of Adelaide has for the first time shown a direct link between continued marijuana use during pregnancy and pre-term birth.

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