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Designing healthier cities with good bacteria

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The urbanisation of towns could be contributing to poor health outcomes in our communities, research from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Flinders University has found.

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Starving gut bacteria to improve chemotherapy outcomes

Dr Hannah Wardill

Fasting before chemotherapy drastically increases the number and diversity of bacteria found in the gut and can improve treatment outcomes, a new study by ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers has found. 

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A return to the wild for better immune health

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A research team led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ 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.

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Biodiverse soil dust linked to reduced anxiety

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

Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have found new evidence of a potentially broadly-acting microbial link between the health of ecosystems and the health of people.

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