New bees a barometer of climate change
The biodiversity buzz is alive and well in Fiji, but climate change, noxious weeds and multiple human activities are making possible extinction a counter buzzword. Just […]
Digital health support for mental illness
The first use of the national My Health Record to promote more robust safeguards for self-management of serious mental illness is being rolled out in South […]
From Italian cooking to aged care: Churchill fellows go forth
Flinders medical biomechanics research fellow Dr Rami Al-Dirini is one of 10 South Australian Churchill Fellowship Award recipients this year. He joins Flinders graduates Dr Victoria […]
Flinders’ five priorities for gender equity
As a result of two years of committed action on diversity and gender equity, Flinders University has been awarded Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation. “This award is […]
Elderly at risk of fall-related injuries
The rate of head injuries from falls by older Australians has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to a new report by the Australian Institute […]
Exploring better fatty liver remedies
Obesity often leads to increased accumulation of fat in the liver, which can, over time, result in diabetes, poor liver function, and liver cancer. It’s increasingly […]
Immunity boost from ancient DNA
Australian researchers have discovered a gene variant that sheds new light on how human immunity was finetuned through history. Findings from the Garvan Institute of Medical […]
Gut bacteria negatively influence blood sugar
Millions of people around the world experience serious blood sugar problems which can cause diabetes, but a world first study is revealing how gut bacteria impact […]
Young drinkers more ‘selfie-conscious,’ research suggests
Young Australians are less likely to over-indulge in booze and illicit drugs because they like to keep up appearances in their social media-sphere, according to a […]