World-first trial aims to boost vaccine responses in infants
A first of its kind human trial based in Adelaide will investigate whether infant immune response to vaccines can be improved by giving probiotics to babies […]
Hope for treating autoimmune diseases
A routine blood test that measures a patient’s inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases. The […]
Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
The latest discovery of asbestos in contaminated mulch around schools and playgrounds in Sydney highlights the ongoing dangerous issues that Australia faces from this potentially deadly […]
Lizard, snake T-cell mystery
Studies of Australian sleepy lizards have raised new questions about vertebrate immunity after researchers identified the evolutionary disappearance of genes needed for some T cell production […]
Donor conception risks exposed in world-first study
Adults conceived through sperm donation reported higher frequencies of allergies, type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions in a world-first study that examined the long term […]
Flinders sets up state’s first autoimmune blood bank
South Australia’s first autoimmune blood bank will be set up by scientists from Flinders University and SA Pathology.
Bench to bedside research
A revolutionary medical breakthrough by researchers at Flinders University could pave the way to a cure for two debilitating autoimmune diseases.