Research Highlights - 2000 section

Cancer gene breakthrough

A gene identified by University of Queensland researchers should be a major weapon in the battle against lethal cancers...

Gene genies

Coinciding with the commencement of the new millennium is the announcement of the completion of the sequencing of...

Natural meets virtual

The University of Queensland is about to embark on an exciting new era of supercomputing that will open up virtual worlds...

Rock of ages

A collection of rocks originating hundreds of kilometres below the Earth's surface could launch a lucrative new mining industry...

Science probes burning issues

Skin cancer prevention should be as easy as slip, slop, slap! Changing human behaviour, however, continues to be a challenge....

Television monitor

Watching endless episodes of television game shows and gardening shows might be regarded as a challenge...

The infrastructure revolution

From marine research stations to latest supercomputing facilities, UQ's infrastructure is diverse and cutting edge...