Flinders researchers find new marker for glaucoma
A person’s chance of developing glaucoma – the leading cause of blindness worldwide – could now be easier to predict following the discovery of new disease-related genes by Flinders researchers.
Some starchy foods may reduce cancer risk
A type of starch found in bananas, potatoes, whole grains and beans could help offset the cancer-associated consequences of a high red meat diet, new research from Flinders University shows.
Better bone health for cancer survivors
Maintenance of bone health is an important issue for cancer survivors, yet it is currently poorly managed, according to Flinders University medical oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara.
Flinders health researchers share in $7.6 million
Flinders University researchers will share in grants worth more than $7.6 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Bush medicine offers wider health, economic benefits
Research that aims to develop therapeutic products from traditional Aboriginal plant-based medicines has been extended by a major NHMRC grant.
Exploring the brains behind metabolism
A Flinders University researcher is about to begin a three-year study to understand the basic science of a neuron group producing a particular substance in the brain which regulates the metabolism.
Spelling an end to schoolyard bullying
Flinders University’s Professor Phillip Slee is joining forces with academics from across the globe in a bid to stop schoolyard bullying.
Cracking the cause of a common bladder condition
A team of Flinders University researchers is trying to find the underlying cause of bladder overactivity.
Searching for answers to gut pain
Researchers from Flinders University are using newly developed technologies to better understand what causes unexplained gut pain.