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Targeting proteins may lead to MS treatment breakthrough
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers will investigate if they can target proteins to divert cells that cause multiple sclerosis (MS) from entering the brain.
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New discovery to bulk up gluten-free fibre supplement
Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product.
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Putting patient voice at the front of healthcare
When it comes to decision-making in healthcare, how much consideration should be given to patient voice?
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Grants underline ability to partner with industry
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has been awarded $1,405,458 in linkage grants by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council (ARC) to undertake two projects that aim to reduce the uncertainties of capturing and storing COâ‚‚ and to create a new class of optical fibre that will enable the future quantum internet.
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Playtime is purr-fect for your cat’s welfare
Play is often considered an indicator and promotor of animal welfare. Playing with your cat may also nurture closer cat-human bonds. In a new study, scientists have investigated these links by applying in-depth empirical methods to analyse data gathered from around the world.
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Seawater split to produce green hydrogen
Researchers have successfully split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen.
There’s something fishy about flake sold in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥
It is a popular takeaway choice at fish and chip shops, but new research has revealed threatened species of shark are being sold as flake at some outlets across South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
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Growing houses: hempcrete could be the answer to building supply shortages
Houses made from hemp grown in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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 study by researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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
An innovative technique is being developed by scientists that could allow ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to lead the way in more sustainable manufacturing of fuels and chemicals.
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