Flinders University

Observations of groundwater-surface water exchange effects on emerging pollutants in a subtropical catchment

The occurrence of emerging pollutants (EPs) in aquatic environments is a major threat to natural ecosystems and human health, but the connections between EPs in surface water and groundwater have been largely unexplored. Here, a total of 38 EPs, including antibiotics, per- and po...

CDK1-Cyclin B mediated phosphorylation of PP2A-B56 on B56Par1.T73T75 controls mitotic entry timing and Schizosaccharomyces pombe cell size

Abstract Mitosis is triggered when the rising activity of CDK1-Cyclin B, amplified by the CDK1/Cdc25/Wee1 feedback loop, overcomes inhibitory signalling from Wee1 and counteracting phosphatases. CDK-opposing phosphatases PP1, PP2A-B55 and PP2A-B56 are regulators of mitosis. A scr...

Genome-Wide Association Study of Corneal Dystrophy Uncovers Novel Risk Loci and Enables Improved Polygenic Prediction of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Abstract Objective To identify risk loci for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) and improve a genetic risk prediction model. Design Genome–wide association study (GWAS), polygenic risk score (PRS) construction, and TCF4 CTG18.1 short tandem repeat (STR) length inference....

Hoverfly responses to looming stimuli depend on elevation and speed

Abstract An object on immediate collision course generates a rapidly expanding visual stimulus on the retina, which will typically trigger a fast reaction, such as an evasive behavior. In hoverflies, for example, visual looming stimuli may be generated if the insect is about to c...

Observation of lunge-feeding by pygmy blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) in the Wetar Strait of Timor-Leste

An aerial observation of of pygmy blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) sub-surface feeding in the Wetar Straight of Timor-Leste. Based on current understanding of their foraging ecology, these whales were probably feeding opportunistically on krill-like zooplankton.

Caging Polyhalide Anions in Polycyclodextrin for Long‐Lasting Aqueous Zinc‐Iodine Batteries

ABSTRACT Confining polyiodide species at the cathode is pivotal to the stability and long life of aqueous zinc‐iodine batteries (AZIBs). Current approaches using porous inorganic materials to physically trap polyiodide species or organic additives to electrostatically bind them r...

Additive manufacturing of advanced electronic devices: a comprehensive review of materials, processes, and applications

The additive manufacturing (AM) technology has gained recognition as an innovative technology that holds promise for transforming the electronics industry through the realization of complex designs and multi-material integration. Advances in additive manufacturing (AM) technologi...

Genetic Ablation and Multi‐Omics Profiling Reveal CEP55 as a Key Driver of Tumorigenesis in Diverse Cancer Models

ABSTRACT CEP55, a centrosomal protein frequently overexpressed in multiple cancers, is implicated in regulation of genomic instability and PI3K/AKT pathway activation, yet its role in tumor progression and the tumor microenvironment remains incompletely defined. Here, we develope...

Understanding the family planning experiences and information needs of people living with multiple sclerosis: an Australian cohort study

Purpose Good quality information on family planning is essential for people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), yet how they receive or seek information about family planning to inform reproductive decision-making is unknown. This cohort study aimed to understand the impact of MS on...

Epibenthic habitats of the lower mesophotic zone off western Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Context Mesophotic temperate habitats are among the world’s most poorly studied ecosystems, yet they support a wide range of ecosystem services, including fisheries production. Aims In this study, we aimed to compare the epibenthic communities occurring on mesophotic plain v. ree...

Issues in the clinical assessment and management of people living with motor neurone disease (MND): a survey of Australian healthcare professionals

Objective: To inform the development of the Australian MND Guideline, this study aimed to identify challenges Australian healthcare professionals (HCPs) face in the clinical assessment and management of people living with MND (plwMND) including where practice varies from evidence...

Factors associated with bowel cancer screening participation among First Nations Peoples receiving home health care services in New South Wales, Australia

First Nations Australians consistently exhibit lower bowel screening participation rates than non-First Nations Australians. However, limited studies have been conducted to understand the factors associated with bowel cancer screening participation among First Nations Australians...

Safety begins at home: supply chain power and workplace safety

Purpose This paper examines how a major corporate customer's supply chain power affects its workplace safety records. Using the social exchange theory and the resource-based view of the firm as theoretical frameworks, the study examines how relational dynamics and trust between c...

Single‐Cell Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Reveal Glutamate Dehydrogenase as a Central Regulator of Nitrogen Metabolic Remodeling During Alkalinity Adaptation in Crustaceans

ABSTRACT Alkaline environments disrupt ammonia excretion and challenge nitrogen metabolism in aquatic invertebrates, but the underlying cellular mechanisms remain unclear. To elucidate the adaptive mechanisms of crustaceans in highly alkaline environments, the responses of Macrob...

Implementing evidence in residential aged care facilities: a longitudinal multi-method evaluation of knowledge broker evolution

Background Knowledge brokers act as intermediaries to bridge evidence-to-practice gaps. Limited evidence describes how the knowledge broker role in health settings evolves over time. This study aimed to (a) examine the evolution of knowledge broker activities over a 12-month impl...

Podiatry for preventing falls in older people in the community

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of podiatry interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community.

The Role of Emotional Dependence on Partners and Friends in Relation to Problematic Use of the Internet, Smartphones, and Videogames

Abstract Emotional dependence on a partner has been found to be associated with problematic use of the internet, smartphones, and videogames. However, it has not been studied in relation to emotional dependence on friends. The present study aimed to (i) explore whether emotional...

Effects of artificial compound feed, mixed feeding and cannibalism of conspecifics on growth performance, physiological status and metabolic gene expression in juvenile barramundi ( Lates calcarifer )

To optimize feeding strategies for juvenile barramundi ( Lates calcarifer ), this study compared the effects of cannibalism-based feeding (CB), formulated feed (FF), and a mixed feeding regime (MIX; formulated feed combined with biological feed) on growth performance, physio-logi...

Aerosol and bioaerosol generation from toilet flushing: A systematic review and risk factor analysis

Toilet flushing is a daily activity that can generate bioaerosols in indoor spaces. This exposure pathway is increasingly important in the context of emerging pathogens, changing water systems, and high indoor occupancy. Stronger empirical evidence is needed to support risk-based...