Women and girls in science – bridging the gap
Making sure girls and women have equal access to science-related learning at all stages of their education is at the heart of building female representation in […]
New weapon against inflammation
Flinders University researchers have discovered a new anti-inflammatory role for well-known blood clot protein fibrinogen, which could support targeted new treatments for kidney, heart and other […]
Heated debate on lizard sex
Sex is a complicated affair for Australia’s Jacky Dragon lizard. When an embryo is developing, one of the most important events is when it becomes either […]
Bile acids may hold clue to colon cancer
Examining gut health from a different angle, Flinders University’s Associate Professor Robyn Meech is looking at what can trigger colon cancer – and she believes bile […]
Research helping labour migrants in Timor-Leste
New research will investigate the impact of temporary labour work on migrant workers and their families in Timor-Leste to help inform government policies which improve migration […]
Inaugural digital shipbuilding graduates shine
51 shipbuilding workers have all started in new highly-skilled roles after graduating from Australia’s first digital shipbuilding course, the Diploma of Digital Technologies. Developed through a […]
Boost for dementia care in China
Flinders University is leading a major new program to provide high-quality support for carers of more than 11 million people living with dementia in China, or […]
Solving chronic pain during intercourse
Women suffering from chronic conditions that result in painful intercourse represent about 10% of females of reproductive age – triggering a combined economic burden of more […]
Dual treatments help PTSD and depression
Reducing the severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression – an urgent concern in the era of COVID-19 lockdown and isolation traumas – may benefit […]