/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2024/07/09/ancient-dna-uncovers-dingos-hidden-heritage A landmark collaborative study co-led by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and QUT has revealed the distribution of modern dingoes across ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence. July 09 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/07/09/ancient-dna-uncovers-dingos-hidden-heritage /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/06/dna-protecting-genes-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. March 13 2024 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/06/dna-protecting-genes-crucial-role-in-brain-disorders-revealed /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/27/cancer-researchers-leading-new-role-at-saigenci A world-leading researcher is bringing their cutting-edge cancer expertise and search for better treatments to South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog. September 27 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/27/cancer-researchers-leading-new-role-at-saigenci /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Museum and the Western ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Museum. July 19 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/20/funding-boost-to-help-reduce-surgery-side-effects A pilot trial is now underway to reduce the side effects experienced by patients who require a general anaesthetic and pain relief during surgery. March 21 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/20/funding-boost-to-help-reduce-surgery-side-effects /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/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. February 15 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/29/oldest-clinical-case-of-a-rare-genetic-condition-discovered A group of international researchers including experts from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has uncovered evidence of a genetic condition that gives men an extra X chromosome, reporting the oldest clinical case of Klinefelter Syndrome to date. August 29 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/29/oldest-clinical-case-of-a-rare-genetic-condition-discovered /newsroom/news/list/2022/05/31/australian-navy-commendation-for-universitys-dna-experts Experts from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) have been commended by the Chief of the Navy ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog for their part in identifying the only crew member ever recovered from the sinking of HMAS Sydney. May 31 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/05/31/australian-navy-commendation-for-universitys-dna-experts /newsroom/news/list/2021/09/24/dna-editing-technique-provides-new-tool-for-disease-research-and-gene-therapy Researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and CSIRO have developed a new technique to edit genes in living cells with unprecedented efficiency.  September 24 2021 Elisa Black /newsroom/news/list/2021/09/24/dna-editing-technique-provides-new-tool-for-disease-research-and-gene-therapy /newsroom/news/list/2020/06/26/shy-species-detected-through-new-dna-technique New species-specific tests that can detect endangered and hard-to-find aquatic animals through the DNA they shed in the water has been created by researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and Curtin ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog. June 26 2020 Elisa Black /newsroom/news/list/2020/06/26/shy-species-detected-through-new-dna-technique