News: School of Biological Sciences
Ancient DNA reveals a hidden history of humanÌýadaptation
Humans may be just as vulnerable to environmental change as other animals, according to our new research analysing genetic data from more than a thousand people who lived across Europe and Asia over the past 45,000 years.
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On a tiny ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn island, snakes feasting on seabirds evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly shortÌýtime
A study by researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog 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.
There’s something fishy about flake sold in South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog
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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
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Outstanding alumni receive top awards
Seven outstanding ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide graduates have been recognised for their significant contributions to their professions and communities with Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Playing sea soundscapes can summon thousands of baby oysters – and help regrow oysterÌýreefs
Imagine you’re in a food court and spoilt for choice. How will you choose where to eat? It might be the look of the food, the smell, or even the chatter of satisfied customers.
TREENET National Street Tree Symposium success
Over 330 delegates attended the recent , held in Adelaide in September, making it the most successful ever!
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Wildlife trade threatening unprotected animals
International trade in animals not regulated by multilateral agreements is putting them under increasing threat. More than three times the number of unregulated animal species are being imported into the United States compared to the number of regulated species.
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Ecologist wins Distinguished Alumni Award for research on invasive alien species across three continents
Dr Pablo GarcÃa-DÃaz, collaborator with Assoc Professor 's Invasion Science and Wildlife Ecology Group and previous ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide PhD student, has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions in recognition of the impact his research on invasive alien species has had in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, Europe and South America.
‘Astonishing’: global demand for exotic pets is driving a massive trade in unprotected wildlife
Global demand for exotic pets is , a trend partly caused by social media and a shift from physical pet stores to .
VIDEO: 'Rewilding the Oceans' event
On the 22nd of August the Environment Institute hosted a panel of experts in "Rewilding the Oceans: combining marine biology & technology, public & policy" the story of a lost of the ecosystem and the journey to rebuild before it was too late.
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