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Children’s growth will be easier to assess following a University of Queensland-led study analysing the genetic variants that influence height.

13 October 2022
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Research from The University of Queensland has found no link between community water fluoridation and adverse effects to children’s brain development.

10 October 2022
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Scientists at The University of Queensland are developing a protein-based vaccine to protect Australia’s beef industry from lumpy skin disease (LSD).

7 October 2022
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Journalists may face decades in prison for ‘foreign interference’ offences unless urgent changes are made to Australia’s national security laws, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

6 October 2022

University of Queensland researchers have discovered how COVID-19 damages the heart, opening the door to future treatments.

30 September 2022
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An Australian-first study by researchers from The University of Queensland has found 8 per cent of urine samples drawn from the general public contained a common weed killer.

30 September 2022
A bearded man in a short and high vis vest sits with his head bowed in a factory.

A University of Queensland study is investigating the issues around employee disclosure of medical conditions in the workplace, with a particular emphasis on military veterans.

29 September 2022
A small boy lies in a hospital bed, while a nurse holds a mobile phone near him to record his cough.

Global biopharmaceutical company Pfizer has acquired University of Queensland startup ResApp Health Limited for $179 million.

27 September 2022
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A University of Queensland study has identified a need to prioritise cybersecurity training for board directors, to better protect Australian organisations from cyber-attacks.

27 September 2022
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A clinical suite at a University of Queensland health research facility is ready to help unlock the mysteries of neurological conditions experienced by one billion people worldwide.

26 September 2022
Rows of maroon and yellow capsule medication in blister packs

University of Queensland researchers say metal compounds could be the answer to the growing problem of drug-resistant fungal infections.

26 September 2022
A suburban street with trees lining the median strip next to a walking path. Part of a small silver car is visible in the bottom-left corner

Researchers say more investment in tree planting is needed after discovering inequality in shade-coverage across certain Brisbane suburbs.

23 September 2022
Wild dingo looking at the camera.

Cameras that spy on wildlife could provide the secrets scientists need to save vulnerable species.

17 September 2022
Carbon dioxide sensors could be beneficial in classrooms. Study Fresh Project

Ensuring school classrooms are well ventilated is key to reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission and maintaining academic performance, research from The University of Queensland has revealed.

16 September 2022

A PhD candidate working to understand early embryo development has won The University of Queensland’s 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition final.

15 September 2022
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UQ research has found the reporting of minor crimes on community social media pages can make residents feel their neighbourhood is less safe, even when statistics show actual crime is low.

14 September 2022
A group shot of three teenage girls looking down at mobile devices in their hands

New research has found adolescents who are active on social media are being exposed to content that could put them at risk of developing drug and alcohol issues.

14 September 2022
Robotic hands in radiochemistry facility

Radiopharmaceuticals are an emerging medical technology that deliver radiation therapy directly to cancer cells while sparing the rest of the body from the harsh effects of cancer treatment.

13 September 2022
A hospitality worker stands at the counter of a cafe, typing into a computer.

A University of Queensland study of hospitality workers in Australia has found the industry is rife with sexual harassment, bullying, wage theft and exploitation.

13 September 2022
A machine the size of a shoebox with wiring and software, sitting in a laboratory.

It might not look like much, but this tool could improve the next generation of lasers - and with it, industries from telecommunications to car manufacturing.

12 September 2022