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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming

Dr Abi Thirumanickam standing next to a study participant who is playing minecraft on an ipad.

Posted on May 13 2024 by Jessica Stanley

Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand friendship networks.

More support for midwives to help mothers with alcohol and other drug use

Health professional holding stethoscope on pregnant woman's stomach.

Posted on Apr 17 2024 by Jessica Stanley

Midwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for themselves and their children.

Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study

Posted on Apr 10 2024 by Johnny von Einem

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are calling on South �Ӱ�ֱ��n citizen scientists to donate soil samples from their backyard gardens for a study examining how widely spread per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in our home gardens.

Exercise habits in youth create better health outcomes for some

Young girls playing soccer sport credit Joppe Spaa

Posted on Apr 4 2024 by Johnny von Einem

Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, miss out on these benefits disproportionately.

Caution needed over screening scores for heart patients

Posted on Apr 2 2024 by Jessica Stanley

Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, according to the latest research.

�Ӱ�ֱ��’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI

Stock image of surgeons in an operating theatre. One surgeon is being passed a pair of scissors.

Posted on Mar 27 2024 by Jessica Stanley

�Ӱ�ֱ�� and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide experts.

DNA protecting gene’s crucial role in brain disorders revealed

Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell next to an image of green cells showing DNA damage.

Posted on Mar 13 2024 by Jessica Stanley

�Ӱ�ֱ�� 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.

New trial to protect outdoor workers feeling the heat

Paul Rothmore standing with City of Adelaide workers and the Lord Mayor in Victoria Square

Posted on Mar 6 2024 by Jessica Stanley

As South �Ӱ�ֱ��ns sweat through warmer weather, �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are trialling new approaches to help further protect outdoor workers from the potentially dangerous effects of heat.

Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies

Remains of individual “CRU001”, who the researchers discovered had Down syndrome

Posted on Feb 21 2024 by Jessica Stanley

By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains.

Experts available for holiday season

Students at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

Posted on Dec 20 2023 by Jessica Stanley

Over the summer holiday season the following �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.