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Combination approach to advanced cancer could improve survival
An international team of researchers, including experts from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, has found genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve survival rates by up to 40 per cent.
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Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing
Ultrasound is a crucial tool for timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, yet variability in scanning capability, techniques and interpretation has led to inconsistent patient outcomes.
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Commercialising fusion energy technology for the global energy transition
As global energy demands continue to grow, the consideration and adoption of new alternative scalable energy sources is becoming increasingly necessary.
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Stars align for international rover challenge winners
Sixteen teams from universities in Australia, Poland, and India competed in a series of challenges at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s fifth annual Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh), with Poland’s AGH University of Kraków team, AGH Space Systems, securing first place.
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Study links poor blood flow in the brain to POTS
In what is believed to be a world-first study, researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Australian Dysautonomia and Arrhythmia Research Collaborative (ADARC) have used brain scans to identify blood flow problems in people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
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New green chemistry extracts valuable compounds from plant waste
Around 98 per cent of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a green chemistry approach.
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Unlocking the potential of whey to reduce food waste
New research suggests converting the Australian dairy industry’s whey waste into a valuable food product is more feasible than many realise, with significant potential for industry-wide change.
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Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment
Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ.
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A proposed legalisation of polygamy in Australia
Polygamy — a legally or customarily recognised marriage involving three or more people — is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalise the practice without disrupting the foundations of Australian marriage law.
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Funding fuels IMAGENDO international recruitment
A funding boost from the Federal Government will allow the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s IMAGENDO study, which is training artificial intelligence to help diagnose endometriosis, to collect global data for the first time.
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