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DNA protecting gene’s crucial role in brain disorders revealed
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers now know more about a mysterious gene’s role in maintaining healthy DNA – a crucial development that could lead to new treatments for life threatening illnesses including neurodevelopmental disorders, some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Chancellor’s leadership acknowledged
In a significant tribute, the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has today, Friday 8 March, International Women’s Day, unveiled a portrait of Chancellor Branson, commemorating her reappointment for a third term and recognising her valued service to the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
Making wine with a better finish
The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Research Council has funded a ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide project investigating a more efficient method of finishing wines, which could save the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn wine industry tens of millions of dollars each year.
How you can help older ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns AVOID frailty
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers are seeking participants from the City of Charles Sturt to adapt an intervention program to help ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns avoid becoming frail as they age.
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New trial to protect outdoor workers feeling the heat
As South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns sweat through warmer weather, ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers are trialling new approaches to help further protect outdoor workers from the potentially dangerous effects of heat.
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Study shows screen time is replacing vital language opportunities for toddlers
A first-of-its kind study has found that for every minute of screen time toddlers are exposed to at home, they hear fewer adult words, make fewer vocalisations and engage in fewer back-and-forth conversations with their parents.
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Giant steps are what you take, driving on the Moon
Immersive Media program director and Head of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Realities Extended lab, Steven Cook says futurists have always seen the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) to transform the way we learn and live, but it is only now that we a getting close to developing truly immersive VR.
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Attack the week with Monday Morning Mile
To combat the sentiment that Mondays should be approached gently, the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology, Kevin Dutton, is encouraging people to get out of bed and attack the week head on.
Laser light puts health diagnoses a breath away
Researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide have brought medical diagnoses via breath analysis a step closer with proof-of-concept testing of the technology.
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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide marks 150 years with first-ever Kaurna Day: Honouring the past, building our future together
As the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide celebrates its 150th year, a new tradition emerges: Kaurna Day - Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together), a free public event dedicated to honouring the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of Adelaide and the Adelaide plains.