News: Evolutionary Biology
Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.
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Video: Shape-Shifting Sea Snakes
Environment Institute researchers are using comparative approaches to understand how phenotypic diversity evolves by the process of natural selection, using a surprising group of animals: sea snakes.
New DNA test created to locate rare underwater animals
Scientists create new species-specific tests that can detect endangered and hard-to-find aquatic animals through the DNA they shed in the water.
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Scientists in the news this week: June 12, 2020
Your round-up of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Scientists in the news this week: June 5, 2020
Your round-up of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Scientists in the news this week: May 29, 2020
Your round-up of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Scientists use novel remote sensing techniques to map ancient Aboriginal ‘tool-stone’ resources
University of Adelaide remote sensing research features on the cover of the journal Geoarchaeology.
Ancient DNA researchers surprised by genetic continuity of Andes civilisations
The first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America has uncovered some surprising results.
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Past climate safe havens now most vulnerable
Scientists are investigating ways to intervene and facilitate climate adaptation at high-biodiversity locations expected to be hit the hardest by climate change.
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eDNA techniques to transform subterranean environmental assessment
A new project is set to transform understanding of the impact of mining on Australian subterranean species.
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