Living human cells will launch aboard a European research rocket next month as South Australian researchers use space to investigate cancer in a radically different environment.
A University of Minnesota-led multi-institutional research team has discovered a highly potent small molecule that blocks Ebola virus entry by stabilizing the virus's entry protein and provides strong protection when given orally in a preclinical model.
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Compassion, trust and person-centred care must be at the heart of supporting people experiencing suicidal distress, according to a leading Adelaide University suicide prevention expert.
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and digital technology plays a larger role in Australia’s defence, developing people with the skills to protect critical systems is becoming a national priority.
Dogs trained in scent detection may be better at sniffing out the right smell after breakfast, with new research finding hungry dogs that are working for treats are more likely to falsely identify the wrong scent.
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In her new leadership role, Chiappinelli will build cancer research programs while continuing her work on how ancient viral DNA can trigger anti-tumor immune responses.
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In her new leadership role, Chiappinelli will build cancer research programs while continuing her work on how ancient viral DNA can trigger anti-tumor immune responses.
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Scientists recently discovered various Denisovan remains in Southwest China dating back to the late Middle Pleistocene, including the first Denisovan radius—one of two long bones in the forearm. Denisovans are a genetically identified archaic hominin group believed to have been widely distributed across Asia. However, due to the limited number of fossil remains, especially postcranial bones—those
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Drier climates are exacerbating an expensive problem for millions of Australians whose homes sit on expansive soils prone to shrinkage cracks, which have already cost insurance companies and individuals billions of dollars in damage bills. A new study by Adelaide University, using computer modelling and field observations, shows that homes are more vulnerable to damage than previously thought, and climate change is expected to worsen the problem in coming years. With 20-30% of Australian surface
An international search will begin for the new Director of Adelaide University's Australian Institute for Machine Learning, as Professor Simon Lucey steps down from 7 September.
While most Australians assume the ivory trade ended decades ago, Adelaide University research has found an active collectors' market exists online, with most listings showing no proof the items are legal.
Nearly two-thirds of Australian children surveyed in a recent study have received at least one form of grooming-related communication from a stranger online in the past year, while almost one-third reported receiving direct requests for sexual information or interactions.
Marine heat waves are extreme high temperature events in which sea surface temperatures are abnormally warm and last for days to months. Global warming is making such events more frequent and more intense, with impacts throughout the marine food web, from phytoplankton to top predators. As the basis of the marine food web, phytoplankton supports most of the ocean's primary productivity through photosynthesis, and its changes will affect fishery resources and ocean carbon sinks through cascade effects. The western and central equatorial Pacific has previously been considered to be slightly affected by marine heat waves. The average annual heat wave days in this area are only 22, and the average intensity is only 1.2°C, which is far lower than most sea areas in the world, so it is regarded as a "safe haven" for marine heat waves.
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Modern main banana varieties are highly dependent on vegetative reproduction and have problems such as narrow genetic base and low genetic diversity. There are about 80 species in the Musa family. Different groups show diversity in chromosome base numbers (such as n =11, 10 and 9) and bud color and other traits. They are an ideal group for studying the evolution of plant chromosome structures and the differentiation of floral organ traits. However, there has been a long lack of direct evidence at the genomic and cytogenetic level regarding the evolutionary formation mechanism of these different chromosome base numbers and the intrinsic correlation between chromosome structural variation and flower bud color differentiation.
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New research from Adelaide University has found people who have more realistic understanding of shark behaviour, have a more positive view towards their conservation.
Understanding how domestication reshapes brain structure and function remains a fundamental question in evolutionary biology. The hippocampus is a key brain region involved in memory and stress regulation, and it has been thought to undergo "simplification" during domestication. However, the cellular mechanisms underlying these changes remain poorly understood. In a study published in PNAS on Sept
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Dr. Teun Munnik has been appointed Professor of Plant Cell Biology at the University of Amsterdam. Munnik is affiliated with the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) at the Faculty of Science. The appointment came into effect on 1 January 2026. As professor, Munnik will further strengthen research and education in molecular cell biology within the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences.
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