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Broadening and scaling the reach of mRNA vaccines
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s key partner BioCina Pty Ltd has received a grant under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants scheme to fund work between the University and co-partner Cytiva.
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The ticking time-bomb of diabetes
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have warned that too many people are either unknowingly living with diabetes, at significant risk of developing the life-threatening condition, or simply ignoring the obvious warning signs – and may be setting themselves up for serious and debilitating illness down the track.
Tropical fish all at sea
Tropical fish have changed their behaviour as they and other marine animals and micro-organisms - including coral - move south down the east coast of Australia at an alarming rate into more temperate waters off Sydney and Newcastle as a result of warming and climate change.Â
Extraterrestrial surface simulation lab launches new chapter in space research
Today, Thursday 24 March, the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø launched its new Exterres Laboratory. The lab, which is the first of its kind in Australia, is an off-Earth surface testing environment for space technology like rovers, which are destined for the furthest reaches of the universe.
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Risk factors for dog attacks on other dogs, cats
Dog attacks on other dogs or cats are traumatic events for pet owners – but what do we know about how commonly they occur, or how you might reduce the risk of your pet being involved?
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Re-examining residential risk as climate change intensifies
While stories about the stoic community response to the devastating Queensland and New South Wales floods might be inspiring, according to University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researcher in geography, environment and population, Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, the reality of global warming requires that we confront the human and economic costs head-on.
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When smoke gets in your vines
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have found a promising new technology for overcoming smoke taint in grapes – a serious issue for grape and wine producers worldwide in the wake of recent devastating fires that have led to ruined and smoke-affected fruit and in some cases the loss of whole vineyards.
Fulbright scholars continue career trajectory
Two University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø alumni have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their world-class research in law and sustainable transport solutions.
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Research Tuesdays: Covid pawsitive . . .
Our most loyal companions could soon be among our most valuable frontline health workers.
Study shows household and family ties significant in staving off dementia
In a global study, researchers in evolutionary medicine at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have found that people living in larger households are at reduced risk of dying from dementia and could stave off the progression of the disease for longer.
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