Biofertiliser for better farms

While agricultural production around the world struggles with declining soil health, Australian researchers are investigating production of a sustainable organic nitrogen fertiliser made from aquatic cyanobacterial […]

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Support for adults with autism

Autistic adults may have different behaviours or perspectives in the workplace or in social situations which may lead them into compromised situations. Some might be excluded […]

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Device cracks milk protein

After gaining world attention by ‘unboiling’ egg protein, Flinders University scientists have now used an Australian-made novel thin film microfluidic device to manipulate Beta-lactoglobulin (β-lactoglobulin), the […]

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Associate Professor Sophie Leterme and Professor Mats Andersson at ASC reviewing the research. Image credit: ASC

Smooth sailing for bio-fouling research

Breakthrough experiments conducted at ASC’s deep submarine maintenance facility in Adelaide have demonstrated how electrically charged surface coatings can eliminate marine bio-fouling, or sea organism growth, […]

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Government help needed to boost health of SA

Campaigns to encourage healthy behaviour among South Australians are disjointed, ignore broader societal issues and need greater involvement from state government, a Flinders University review has […]

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Glaucoma test ‘best yet’

The latest investigation into a promising new genetic test for glaucoma – the leading cause of blindness worldwide – has found it has the ability to […]

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New advice on arthritis drugs

New research evaluating the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients suggests two combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes. The new publication […]

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