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Co-treatments help beat peanut allergies

Desensitising children to peanut allergies through oral immunotherapy is more effective when done in conjunction with antihistamines and probiotics, South Australian researchers have found.

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No herd immunity benefit from meningococcal B vaccine

Meningococcal B vaccinations are highly effective at protecting those immunised but do little to prevent the spread of the deadly disease, a large-scale South Australian study has found.

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Understanding the science behind work-life balance

Ever wondered what balance of exercise, sleep, food and work delivers the best outcomes for your physical and mental health? A team of scientists led by researchers in South Australia is embarking on a four-year study to find out.

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Healing burns from the inside out

A new antibody treatment that heals burns from the inside out is drawing closer to human trials following a funding boost.

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Zebra fish inspire research to repair broken human hearts

Heart researchers in South Australia are leading a project that will examine the self-healing abilities of zebra fish, lambs and newborn mice to potentially repair broken human hearts.