Platypus venom could hold key to diabetes treatment
Flinders and University of Adelaide researchers have discovered remarkable evolutionary changes to insulin regulation in two of the nation’s most iconic native animal species – the […]
New cancer DNA blood test ‘twice as sensitive’
A new blood test targeting tumor DNA in colorectal (bowel) cancer patients has detected early signs of recurrence of the disease at twice the rate of […]
Hidden paddle power sees Jocelyn glide onto international stage
An unexpected talent discovered just six months ago has elevated Flinders student Jocelyn Neumueller from recreational rower to world class athlete in less than a […]
Managing drug risks at youth music festivals
Education and harm minimisation strategies including pill testing should be considered as a means of reducing the most risky behaviour of illicit drug use at large youth festivals, a Flinders expert says.
Flinders rockets up research excellence rankings
Flinders University excels in the latest research excellence rankings, with 90 per cent of research now regarded as at or above world standard.
Virtual health ‘colloquium’ focuses on real world outcomes
Researchers, health practitioners and students from across Australia will gather at Flinders Tonsley precinct later today for the inaugural Virtually Healthy Colloquium hosted by Flinders University.
Almost a third of South Aussies ‘to be obese by 2019’
Nearly a third of South Australians will be not just fat, but obese by 2019. That’s the prediction in today’s (Friday 4 September) ‘Australia New Zealand Journal of Public Health’ (ANZJPH).
Flinders’ inspirational unsung hero recognised
Flinders University researcher Robyn Flook’s inspiring battle to help other people’s brains whilst battling cancer that has spread to her own, has featured in today’s Adelaide […]
Health research workshop aims to inform and transform policy
Flinders staff will play a key role as researchers, health care professionals and managers, policy makers and consumer representatives share bold research ideas at a workshop in Adelaide tomorrow.