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2023 Playford Trust Scholarship recipients
Twenty-nine ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide students have received scholarships from the Playford Memorial Trust.
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Shifting the landscape of SA’s mental health laws
The independent South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, has made important recommendations for reforms to improve mental health laws in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
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New shape-shifting antibiotics in the battle against superbugs
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, but a new discovery could help in the war against superbugs, potentially saving millions of lives.
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Methane breath testing for a better future
A ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide-led study will investigate if mixing a variety of compounds, including biserrula, into cow feed that contains seaweed, can reduce the amount of methane produced by livestock.
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Increased flushing vital to Coorong’s long-term health
A new study from ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide scientists has found that extremely high levels of salt and nutrients in the Coorong, an internationally important South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n estuary at the end of the River Murray, is causing serious ecological harm.
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Are you missing out on the super benefits of chia seeds?
Chia seeds are a popular superfood but consumers may not be getting the most benefit possible out of them.
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Why don’t larger dogs live as long as smaller breeds?
Scientists have for the first time explained why larger dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs - selective breeding for size has made large breeds more susceptible to cancer.
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Traumatic brain injuries under the microscope
People who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussion, may soon know if they are likely to develop Parkinson’s disease or a long-term memory impairment, thanks to a ground-breaking ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide study.
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Fasting diet reduces risk markers of type 2 diabetes
A fasting diet which focuses on eating early in the day could be the key to reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Exploring music as medicine
Music isn’t just about fun and entertainment. It’s also a powerful tool for self-expression, human connection, and motivation.