New brain pathway discovered as key to memory formation

A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by UQ researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder.

18 June 2025
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Biodiversity thrives in rare events

UQ research has shown unpredictable environmental events help maintain plant, animal and microbial populations, challenging the belief stability is the key to survival.

17 June 2025
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UQ Masters grad lands ‘unicorn’ job in publishing

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UQ Masters grad lands ‘unicorn’ job in publishing

LinLi Wan graduates this week from UQ’s Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing, after successfully landing a ‘unicorn’ role in the notoriously difficult to enter publishing industry.

13 July 2023

Developer dollars not enough to save species

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Developer dollars not enough to save species

Financial payments made by land developers to offset their impacts on threatened species may fall short, according to University of Queensland-led research.

12 July 2023

AI to revolutionise barramundi farming

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AI to revolutionise barramundi farming

Computer simulations are key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land-based agriculture, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

12 July 2023

Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria

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Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered the venom of a notorious caterpillar has a surprising ancestry and could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs.

11 July 2023

Medical receptionists bear the brunt of patient aggression

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Medical receptionists bear the brunt of patient aggression

University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife, and causing lasting harm.

7 July 2023

Queensland native forestry can help achieve global environment goals

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Queensland native forestry can help achieve global environment goals

Research conducted by The University of Queensland revealed that Queensland native forestry, including timber harvesting, could actually help conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate risks.

7 July 2023

Clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice

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Clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice

A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need for dialysis by 25 per cent.

7 July 2023

UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner

UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner

University of Queensland research has found people are more attracted to those who look like them.

6 July 2023

Lasering lava to forecast volcanic eruptions

Lasering lava to forecast volcanic eruptions

University of Queensland researchers have optimised a new technique to help forecast how volcanoes will behave, which could save lives and property around the world.

6 July 2023

UQ and Japan partner to grow global food security and fuel sustainability

UQ and Japan partner to grow global food security and fuel sustainability

The University of Queensland has secured an internationally significant partnership with the Japanese Government that will boost research and innovation around commercial production of sustainable biofuels.

5 July 2023

Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

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Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of developing a common and sometimes fatal intestinal disease is inherited.

5 July 2023