New glaucoma test to help prevent blindness
Researchers have identified 107 genes that increase a person’s risk of developing the eye disease glaucoma, and now developed a genetic test to detect those at […]
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‘Ancient’ system unlocks cancer secrets
A long-hidden metabolic system in cells could lead to new strategies for therapeutic cancer treatments in future. Unlocking this process – from more than 350 million […]
Faster, cheaper tests for myopia in sight
The world’s most common vision problem myopia or short/near sightedness, which causes damage to the eye and even blindness, just got easier to assess. Progressive research […]
TDU cyclists’ secret weapon for dehydration
With the Tour Down Under expecting just over 800,000 cyclists and spectators to attend this week, hydration will be top of mind for all cyclists, amateur […]
Sights on fixing problem smoking
A new approach to support long-term smokers to quit will be trialled in Adelaide this year, building on a decade of research into finding solutions to […]
Funding boost for cancer research
Better drug treatments and diagnoses, and solutions for prostate cancer and multiple myeloma, are among Flinders University research projects funded in this year’s $3 million Beat […]
Major push on public health in the South
Government, not-for-profit and community groups are joining forces this year to combat widening gaps in health standards and preventable disease in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. The new […]
Flinders supports bushfire response and recovery
Flinders University is responding to the tragic bushfires sweeping across South Australia and the nation. Due to the unprecedented scale of the current emergency, the University […]
Possible dementia vaccine closer
A vaccine to ward off dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful testing in mice. The US-led research is looking to develop effective immunotherapy via […]