Leap forward for brain research
Pre-clinical research into deadly brain cancer, Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other major psychiatric and neurological conditions can speed up with the global commercialisation of an advanced […]
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Children’s special needs focus of Channel 7 grants
Seven new Flinders University research projects have been funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation. They include support for special studies to help homeless, at-risk, […]
‘Less pain’ to remove tonsils
A 10-year study from Flinders University has found “shrinking” tonsils results in far less pain and bleeding than a full tonsillectomy. The research paper, published this […]
Home-based care for people living with dementia
With alternatives to residential aged care in high demand, a new program focused on supporting people with dementia and their carers to live well at home […]
Impact grants propel novel research
Generous donors are propelling next-gen research leaders at Flinders University. The foresight of philanthropists is kickstarting nine innovative research projects in 2020-21, led by some of […]
Forearm artery reveals human evolution continues
Humans haven’t developed mutations or superpowers just yet, but a new study shows our species is still evolving in unique ways and changes in natural selection […]
Flinders leads $1.2m high-tech cardiology research project
Advanced algorithms developed with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques will be used to facilitate more accurate diagnosis of heart attacks and other common cardiac public hospital presentations […]
Fast food and folic acid can affect pregnancy health
Healthy dietary choices are not only important for expectant mothers during the early months of pregnancy but equally important in the months prior to conception. Fast […]
Promising breath-test for cancer
The global quest to use a person’s breath analysis for rapid, inexpensive and accurate early-stage testing for cancer and other diseases has taken a leap forward […]