Immunity boost in the gut
Varying immune response to vaccinations could be countered with microbiota-targeted interventions helping infants, older people and others to take full advantage of the benefits of effective […]
Funds support new brain cancer investigation
The human brain’s biochemistry may be a stumbling block that has been preventing an effective cure for brain cancer. Flinders University’s Dr Cedric Bardy, Director of […]
Leap forward for brain research
Pre-clinical research into deadly brain cancer, Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other major psychiatric and neurological conditions can speed up with the global commercialisation of an advanced […]
Giant spider promises IBS relief
Molecules from the venom of one of the world’s largest spiders are helping researchers tailor pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers screened […]
New research preventing blindness in Indigenous communities
Early detection, increased screening and improved treatment options that combat diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of blindness in South Australian Aboriginal communities, is the aim […]
Genomics Centre sets SA as leader in field
A state-of-the-art centre for genomics research is being established in South Australia, as a result of the combined expertise and resources of leading institutions including Flinders University. […]
Cell networks map new cancer pathways
A complex intracellular network mapped by an international team of researchers could open the door to discovering new targeted treatments for colorectal cancer. Flinders University Professor […]
New hope to reduce bladder pain
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are painful and usually short-lived – but in many people low levels of infection can be found long after it’s thought to […]
‘Ancient’ system unlocks cancer secrets
A long-hidden metabolic system in cells could lead to new strategies for therapeutic cancer treatments in future. Unlocking this process – from more than 350 million […]