When the COVID-19 pandemic began, decisions had to be made. This was the moment for scientists around the world to come together and offer solutions. At the time, Dr. Simon Goddek, a systems dynamics biotechnologist from the Netherlands, had developed a comprehensive model for the human body. And when he mapped out the immune system,…

Vitamin D supplements are currently recommended at a dose of 600 international units (IU) per day by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alongside a warning about potential toxicities if people take more. But for some people, supplementing with what would be seen as a very high dose of vitamin D every day may reap…

In a world first, genetic research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has demonstrated a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation, a finding which will help identify people at higher risk of chronic illnesses associated with inflammation. While inflammation is critical to the body’s healing process, if…

Australia is well known for its harsh sun and high rates of skin cancer, but there are questions over whether the regular use of sunscreen may interfere with vitamin D production and deficiency. This is what new research from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute will attempt to get to the bottom of, particularly in…