Fast-ageing placentas may explain pre-eclampsia risks
For women diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, the only cure is often to deliver the baby – even if the pregnancy has not yet reached full term. Pre-eclampsia […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Flinders hosts FightMND to connect fundraising and science
Fight MND’s Daniher’s Drive is raising awareness about the Flinders University research that is advancing medical knowledge in the fight against motor neurone disease. Melbourne Football […]
A new app sees the light to fix jetlag
To help beat jetlag, Flinders University sleep experts have applied their knowledge of the human body clock and sleep science into a convenient travel app. Flinders […]
Eye infections can steal sight, but early diagnosis can save vision
Rising rates of infectious eye diseases are putting more people at risk of preventable vision loss, prompting researchers to call for greater awareness of the warning […]
Greater access to help needed for women with nausea during pregnancy
Medical assistance can help women suffering from severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but insufficient recognition of Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) means that many are not getting […]
Fertility tests are not a reproductive crystal ball
Increasing numbers of Australian women are using a blood test to assess their fertility, but new research suggests it may not provide the answers many are […]