Antibiotics found to hinder vaccine response in infants
New research has shown giving antibiotics to newborns can reduce their immune response to vaccines, likely due to changes in gut bacteria. Recently published in Nature, […]
New insights on long COVID
With around 5% of COVID-19 patients estimated to develop long COVID, it remains a global health issue. To help doctors and the community, experts have launched […]
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 […]
Role of gut microbes in cancer therapy
Medical researchers have confirmed the role of a complex community of gut organisms in the effectiveness of cancer treatments and reducing toxicity. The comprehensive review of […]
New COVID study gives key vaccine insights
A new study led by SAHMRI and Flinders University has uncovered fundamental differences in how the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines impact the immune system. The […]
Better vaccines and infection controls
More efficient use of vaccines, investigating ‘superbug’ resistance and an improved treatment for diabetic foot ulcers are the targets of three new innovative research projects at […]
Innovative health projects receive funding boost
Research to tackle heart conditions, cancer, mental health and vaccines are among 10 successful Flinders University-led projects to be awarded funding in the latest round of […]
Antibiotic gut changes may shorten lifespan
A team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome that repopulates the gut following antibiotics and shortened […]
How ‘Long COVID’ affects our immune systems
A world-leading research collaboration in South Australia has delivered crucial insight into the lasting immune system dysregulation caused by COVID-19. The study, conducted by experts at […]