Cancer Research Institute News

Harmful body fat not only increases your waistline, but also your risk of dementia

It’s the global epidemic that affects two in every five adults, but as obesity continues to expand waistlines worldwide, researchers at the University of South...

Excess coffee: a bitter brew for brain health

It’s a favourite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research from the University of South Australia shows that too much...

Relief in sight for global horse industry battling gastric disease

Millions of horse owners the world over are set to benefit from a more effective method to treat equine gastric disease, a common condition affecting horses,...

Researchers on a mission to fight deadly childhood cancer

Could genetics hold the key to preventing SIDS?

A state-of-the-art genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), potentially saving the lives of hundreds of babies who...

World-first artificial intelligence study to map risks of ovarian cancer

The University of South Australia will lead a world-first study, using artificial intelligence, to map the risks of the most fatal reproductive cancer in women...

Hush little baby don’t say a word...

Children with documented child protection concerns are four times as likely to die before they reach their 16th birthday, according to confronting new research...

Milk makeover: a great start for a healthy heart

A dash of milk could make all the difference to a healthy heart as new research from the University of South Australia finds that people who regularly consume...

Novel nanotech improves cystic fibrosis antibiotic by 100,000-fold

World-first nanotechnology developed by the University of South Australia could change the lives of thousands of people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) as...

SA accelerates local COVID vaccine development for mutant strains

A leading South Australian immunologist has been awarded $3 million from the Federal Government to accelerate work on a locally developed Covid-19 vaccine, in...