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Preventing malnutrition in people with blood cancer

Patient's hand with cannula resting on a table

Posted on Oct 22 2025 by Jessica Stanley

New research from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has delivered new insights into the way nutrients are provided for people with blood cancer to ensure they maintain adequate nutrition during treatment.

Designing healthier cities with good bacteria

Posted on Jul 22 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

The urbanisation of towns could be contributing to poor health outcomes in our communities, research from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide and Flinders �Ӱ�ֱ�� has found.

Starving gut bacteria to improve chemotherapy outcomes

Posted on Sep 7 2020 by Elisa Black

Fasting before chemotherapy drastically increases the number and diversity of bacteria found in the gut and can improve treatment outcomes, a new study by �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers has found.

A return to the wild for better immune health

Posted on May 25 2020 by Kelly Brown

A research team led by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has found that revegetation of green spaces within cities can improve soil microbiota diversity towards a more natural, biodiverse state, which has been linked to human health benefits.

Biodiverse soil dust linked to reduced anxiety

Growing evidence links natural green space exposure with a range of health benefits, including for mental health.

Posted on Nov 6 2019 by Elisa Black

Researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found new evidence of a potentially broadly-acting microbial link between the health of ecosystems and the health of people.