All posts tagged "biology"
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592ResearchCarnivore snacks debunk theory of turtles’ strict herbivore diet
A study has revealed the diet of green turtles is more complex than previously thought, providing insights which could influence conservation and...
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638Who's WhoNew Fellow an expert in immune system studies
Research that has provided the foundation for therapies against diseases and infections has led to University of Queensland academic Professor Bostjan Kobe...
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2.4KNews and ViewsStunning new species of sea slugs discovered
A small team of scientists at The University of Western Australia, the Western Australian Museum, and the California Academy of Sciences has...
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2.7KScienceCretaceous croc had steamy past
The death, decay and burial of an ancient extinct crocodilian from outback Queensland has revealed more about Cretaceous Period landscapes in Australia.
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61ScienceFreezing frog cells for conservation
For the first time, Australian frog cells have been successfully frozen and re-grown in culture, offering hope of a new technique to...
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3.0KResearchSeaweeds shelter calcifying marine life from acidifying oceans
Seaweeds could provide a refuge for calcifying marine organisms at risk from ocean acidification, according to a new study by Institute for...
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2.9KResearchIt’s not only size, but scales that matter in some male moth antennae
Male moths have evolved intricate scale arrangements on their antennae to enhance detection of female sex pheromones, which allows them to keep...
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3.3KResearchNew research finds Boring Billion did promote evolution of life
What has historically been referred to as the “Dullest Time on Earth” was in fact the birthplace of the first complex cell...
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5.1KScienceNew population of world’s rarest fish discovered off Tasmanian coast
A team of divers from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and the citizen science project Reef Life Survey (RLS)...
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5.3KScienceResearchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading
Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among...
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Million-dollar boost for dermatology research - GetSTEM
Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The project, led by University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher Professor H. Peter Soyer, will use teledermatology to improve early detecti...
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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM
Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...
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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM
A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak. Field officers detected the starfish on 37 reefs while undertaking in-water surveys in D...
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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM
Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...
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Friday, June 15th, 2018 at 3:01pm
World first test could predict #risk of #heartattack in #coronaryarterydisease #patients https://t.co/X9q0ims648 https://t.co/Hf28qPiPoH
World first test could predict #risk of #heartattack in #coronaryarterydisease #patients https://t.co/X9q0ims648 https://t.co/Hf28qPiPoH
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 1:49pm
#Sustainable certified #palmoil scheme failing to achieve #goals https://t.co/YysXk9W11L https://t.co/3RbkEgzuyC
#Sustainable certified #palmoil scheme failing to achieve #goals https://t.co/YysXk9W11L https://t.co/3RbkEgzuyC