How the gut communicates with the brain
How the ‘second brain’ – the enteric nervous system in our gut – communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions […]
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Low vitamin C linked to cognitive impairment in older Australians
Cognitive impairment among older hospitalised Australians could be the result of low vitamin C levels, a Flinders University-led study has found, paving the way for a […]
Touch-sensing protein could stop constipation
When we eat food, our gut somehow senses its presence to begin shifting it along our digestive tract, but the question has always been – how? […]
Certain cancer treatment plans linked to delays
Patients undergoing primary radiotherapy treatment with or without chemotherapy, rather than surgery, for head and neck cancers are more likely to experience delays in their treatment […]
Young cancer rates rising in SA
The rising number of young men and women aged under 50 suffering from gastrointestinal cancers – as reflected in a new study in South Australia – […]
Pinpointing disease progression in ALS
An international collaboration led by Flinders University has identified a potential biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Motor Neuron Disease (MND), providing a […]
Free RAT tests make economic sense
Following considerable public pressure over the past few weeks, the federal government has announced concession card holders will soon be able to collect up to ten free […]
Fighting pain with venom
A Flinders University research project trying to find a solution to chronic pain will take another step forward after receiving just under a million dollars in […]
Sleep apnea wakeup call
A new approach to measure the common sleep related breathing disorder, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), estimates that 20% of adults or approximately 1 billion people globally […]