Oncology & Cancer
'Ancient' system unlocks cancer secrets
A long-hidden metabolic system in cells could lead to new strategies for therapeutic cancer treatments in future.
Jan 21, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
High BMI may improve cancer survival
Above average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and other diseases—may in some cases improve the chance of survival among certain cancers, new research from Flinders University indicates.
Dec 26, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hope for millions of Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers as research identifies cause of pain as 'gut itch'
This is big news for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients: 11 percent of the world's population suffers from IBS, but the fight against chronic pain has taken a major step forward with scientists identifying receptors ...
Oct 16, 2019
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Neuroscience
How gut bacteria negatively influences blood sugar levels
Millions of people around the world experience serious blood sugar problems which can cause diabetes, but a world first study is revealing how gut bacteria impact the normally feel good hormone serotonin to negatively influence ...
Sep 16, 2019
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Health
Health checks from age 40 avoid 'black hole'
Seeing a health professional for a full health screening—even when you feel healthy—from around age 40 enables people to make changes when problems first set in, experts say.
Jul 1, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fighting deadly drug resistant bacteria in intestines with new antibiotic
A new antibiotic developed by a Flinders University researcher is being heralded as a breakthrough in the war against a drug resistant superbug.
Jan 18, 2019
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Genetics
Gene that lets you eat as much as you want holds promise against obesity
It sounds too good to be true, but a novel approach that might allow you to eat as much food as you want without gaining weight could be a reality in the near future.
Dec 4, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Cell nutrition links to tumour growth
One of the many mysteries of cancer is the ability of tumour cells to survive and grow in spite of poor blood and nutrient flow.
May 7, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Progress in world's first Alzheimer's vaccine
With more than 7.5 million new cases of Alzheimer's disease a year, the race to find a vaccine and effective treatment for dementia is growing by the day.
Jul 14, 2016
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Diabetes
Research uncovers a potential role of two proteins in diabetes
(Medical Xpress)—Flinders University researchers are breaking new ground in a decade-long journey to pinpoint the function of two closely related proteins.
May 20, 2013
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