Faster path to treatment for deadly childhood dementia
An Australian research collaboration has identified several existing TGA‑approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia—offering hope for […]
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One in 20 Australian women now receiving iron IVs
The number of Australian women receiving intravenous iron treatments has surged dramatically over the past decade, with new research revealing that one in 20 women of […]
Volunteers needed to help explore diabetes risk in menopausal women
South Australian women experiencing hot flushes and night sweats are invited to take part in a trial investigating whether wearable glucose monitoring technology, combined with personalised […]
NT researcher to bring world-leading heart health knowledge home
A Flinders University researcher based in Darwin has been selected for a prestigious international cardiovascular leadership programme, creating new opportunities to bring global knowledge and innovation […]
Scorching summers and heatwaves linked to poorer mental health in children
As record-breaking heat grips communities worldwide and Australia prepares for an intense El Niño summer, new research provides the first global review linking high temperatures and […]
Surprising new theory for leap in evolution
An international study led by Flinders University has found a fertile area of inspiration to explain an important step in evolution – and it’s a whole […]
Why a UTI hurts — and why that might be a good thing
Australian researchers have discovered a previously overlooked group of bladder nerves that help detect urinary tract infections (UTIs) and trigger the body’s response to clear them, […]
Flinders researchers in the running for national science prize
A Flinders University research team has been named a finalist in the Research and Innovation category of the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes 2026. Shortlisted for the Australian […]
Acute pancreatitis on the rise in SA
Acute pancreatitis is rising faster than expected in South Australia, with new research revealing rates above the global average and climbing most sharply among women and […]