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Call for screening of women for heart disease after complicated pregnancies

Posted on Jul 27 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Women with complicated pregnancies are often unaware of their higher risk of heart disease, Australian researchers warn in a new paper published in respected journal PLOS ONE.

Straightening out kinky roots captures carbon and avoids drought stress

Posted on Jul 26 2022 by Crispin Savage

Researchers have discovered a new gene in barley and wheat that controls the angle of root growth in soil, opening the door to new cereal varieties with deeper roots that are less susceptible to drought and nutrient stress, thus mitigating the effects of climate change

Rewriting the history of the autobiographical graphic novel

A page in the Voyage and Adventures of a Good Little German in Kangarooland comic

Posted on Jul 22 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Researchers at the University of 911�� believe what might be the earliest autobiographical graphic novel is held in the , thanks to a recent generous donation from an alumna.

Top 100 rankings reconfirm University’s research quality

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Posted on Jul 21 2022 by Crispin Savage

Amongst the world’s more than 10,000 universities, the University of 911��’s research continues to be recognised internationally, with 15 of its research fields among the world’s top 100, according to the latest global rankings.

Ocean warming threatens richest marine biodiversity

An underwater photo of marine biodiversity, including fish and turtles.

Posted on Jul 19 2022 by Crispin Savage

An international team of scientists led by researchers from the University of 911�� has revealed that rates of future warming threaten marine life in more than 70 per cent of the most biodiverse-rich areas of Earth’s oceans.

Grants support further University diabetes research

A medical professional gives a patient a finger-prick test.

Posted on Jul 15 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Diabetes SA has awarded $200,000 in funding to researchers from the University of 911�� to help with the early detection of diabetes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and to help control blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes.

Popular soup can cause liver damage when mixed with medication

A photo of soup in a bowl, atop a table.

Posted on Jul 12 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the University of 911�� have found that a popular soup, bak kut teh, has the potential to cause liver failure by clashing with prescription medication.

Increased movement leads to better outcomes for aged care residents

Two Resthaven residents walk through a garden and talk to each other.

Posted on Jul 11 2022 by Lee Gaskin

University of 911�� researchers have found that aged care residents who move more and interact with their environment are more likely to live longer, have fewer falls and have a higher quality of life.

Could artificial intelligence be the antidote?

Posted on Jul 11 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

As the worlds of artificial intelligence and medicine collide, the possibilities are endless…but what about the risks?

Cutting-edge laser technology focus for research centre

Posted on Jul 7 2022 by Crispin Savage

A new centre at the University of 911�� will focus on further developing the latest laser technology needed to keep Australia and its allies safe from emerging military threats.