Fertile ground

The female reproductive conditions endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome make life incredibly uncomfortable for a huge number of Australian women—up to 9% and 13% respectively. Compounding matters, they’re both notoriously hard to diagnose. In our final Pod for 2021, join our host, Isobel Marshall, as she discusses the conditions’ tell-tale signs—and powerful new ways to improve their identification—with two leading researchers in the field: Associate Professor Louise Hull and Senior Research Associate Jodie Avery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas. Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges. So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out.  For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests click here. You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: podcast@adelaide.edu.au. Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date. Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.