New ways to catch a thief
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is increasingly being investigated by forensic scientists to use as a new tool that may be used to help solve criminal cases which […]
When mothers ask for help, we must answer
Women with postpartum psychosis are making repeated pleas for help before receiving a diagnosis, with the first Australian study of their help-seeking experiences finding many contacted […]
What evolved first – our brain or gut?
What if the brain evolved to serve the gut? Scientists at Flinders University are challenging a cornerstone of biology, arguing that the gut’s nervous system may […]
Microbe recovery vital for healthy soil
Up to 75% of the world’s soils are degraded, threatening food production, biodiversity, climate regulation and human health and wellbeing. Flinders University soil ecology and restoration […]
Rural medical training key to stronger healthcare in First Nations communities
Training doctors in rural and remote communities and embedding First Nations knowledge and leadership in medical education could be key to strengthening healthcare access, building a […]
When cancer turns critical, the patient isn’t the only one suffering
While doctors fight to save the lives of cancer patients in intensive care, family members, partners and friends are often left carrying a heavy burden of […]
More anti-oxidant uses for marine extract
Extended studies of fucoidan, a bioactive compound found in the cell walls of brown seaweed, confirm its potential to combat oxidative stress in future disease treatments. […]
Teens wait months for mental healthcare as GPs step in to bridge the gap
New Australian research reveals that teenagers, their families and GPs are placed under increased pressure due to long waits for specialist mental healthcare, as researchers call […]
Australia’s oldest underwater archaeology reveals ancient life within a lost landscape
New discoveries from Australia’s oldest known underwater archaeological record reveal how First Peoples lived, transported goods and used different places within a vast cultural landscape that […]