Category: UniSA

New Brain Cancer Drug Passes Phase One of Trial

An experimental drug being trialled for advanced tumours has passed phase one of its Australian trial, with the second phase set to test the drug’s effectiveness against the most aggressive brain cancer—glioblastoma. Starting in June 2021, the first phase involved patients with glioblastoma, as well as cervical, pancreatic, colon, gastrointestinal, and uterine cancers, with the…


Peanuts Good for Weight Loss and Lowering Blood Pressure: Study

A handful of peanuts twice a day before meals can contribute to weight loss and lower blood pressure, new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found. In collaboration with Texas Tech University, the UniSA study assessed two groups of Australian adults at moderate to high risk of type 2 diabetes, testing the…


Australian Study Backs Architectural Use of Old Tyres

Fewer old tyres may end up in landfill after a team from the University of South Australia (UniSA) tested and verified the structural integrity of earth-packed-tyre walls, opening up new opportunities for the reuse of end-of-life tyres in the construction industry. Although such walls have been used in niche construction projects for many years, robust…