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DNA protecting gene’s crucial role in brain disorders revealed

Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell next to an image of green cells showing DNA damage.
Posted on Mar 13 2024 by Jessica Stanley

×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

Chancellor Branson with her portrait
Posted on Mar 8 2024 by Crispin Savage

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.

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Making wine with a better finish

Professor Kerry Wilkinson in a barrel room
Posted on Mar 7 2024 by Johnny von Einem

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.

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How you can help older ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns AVOID frailty

Two citizen scientists in a park
Posted on Mar 7 2024 by Johnny von Einem

×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

Paul Rothmore standing with City of Adelaide workers and the Lord Mayor in Victoria Square
Posted on Mar 6 2024 by Jessica Stanley

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

Toddler sitting in front of a digital tablet. She is watching the screen.
Posted on Mar 5 2024 by Jessica Stanley

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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