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New technique delivers complete DNA sequences of chromosomes inherited from mother and father

Posted on May 7 2020 by Cathy Parker

An international team of scientists led by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Davies Research Centre has shown that it is possible to disentangle the DNA sequences of the chromosomes inherited from the mother and the father, to create true diploid genomes from a single individual.

Adelaide-led research helps support developing countries during COVID-19 pandemic

Associate Professor David Parsons, Robinson Research Institute, �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide

Posted on May 5 2020 by Elisa Black

A reliable new ventilator to treat COVID-19 patients could soon be distributed to the Pacific Islands and South East Asian countries after extensive research and testing in Adelaide.

Two options for COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery

There are two clear options to lead �Ӱ�ֱ�� out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on Apr 29 2020 by Elisa Black

Leading researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have contributed to a major Group of Eight report which presents two clear options to lead �Ӱ�ֱ�� out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global collaboration to secure Antarctica’s future

Change in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is occurring rapidly, with significant implications for its landscapes, resources and influence on �Ӱ�ֱ��.

Posted on Apr 22 2020 by Elisa Black

The Federal Government has awarded $36 million to the ‘Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future’ (SAEF) research program, under the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Research Council’s Special Research Initiative for Excellence in Antarctic Science.

Partnership to revolutionise cancer diagnosis

Posted on Apr 20 2020 by Elisa Black

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has partnered with medical technology company Sienna Cancer Diagnostics in an exclusive worldwide licencing agreement to develop a unique cancer probe with the potential to detect a sugar molecule only present in cancer cells.

Precision Mirrors Poised to Improve Sensitivity of Gravitational Wave Detectors

Posted on Mar 19 2020 by Robyn Mills

Researchers have developed a new type of deformable mirror that could increase the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational wave detectors.

Malaria finding may pave way for drug development

Posted on Mar 17 2020 by Elisa Black

Scientists from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have identified a key protein that controls malaria parasite entry into host red blood cells.

Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma

Posted on Mar 11 2020 by Robyn Mills

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are investigating the frequency of equine asthma and risk factors for its presence in horses across �Ӱ�ֱ��, and whether the recent bushfires have increased respiratory distress.

PhDs cement international collaboration

Posted on Mar 4 2020 by Crispin Savage

Six new PhDs announced by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide strengthen the long-term collaboration with the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Nottingham, UK.

Transforming potato waste into a new industry for �Ӱ�ֱ��

Posted on Mar 2 2020 by Robyn Mills

Four of the largest potato producers in �Ӱ�ֱ�� want to convert 100% of their potato waste into commercial benefit through their partnership with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).