Patients with delirium more likely to develop dementia

University of Queensland researchers have found older patients who experience delirium are three times more likely to develop dementia.
28 March 2024

Sugarcane genetics more complex than human

Researchers have unravelled the mystery of sugarcane genetics, finding the crop’s genome is three times the size of the human genome and more complex.
28 March 2024

Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ failure.
26 March 2024

Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?

University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands.
22 March 2024

Neighbourhood connection improves mental health

University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
21 March 2024

Thousands of tonnes of microplastics found in Moreton Bay

UQ researchers estimate there could be up to 7000 tonnes of microplastics polluting vital ecosystems in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.
25 March 2024

Hope for autoinflammatory disease treatment

UQ researchers have discovered how the ‘on-switch’ for the body’s inflammation machinery can get stuck and cause rare genetic inflammatory diseases.
19 March 2024

Antibiotic dosing technology speeds recovery of ICU patients

University of Queensland researchers have used dosing software to accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in Intensive Care Units.
18 March 2024

Excessive gaming causing health issues

University of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.
14 March 2024

Women with ADHD needed for Australian-first study

Women diagnosed in adulthood with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are encouraged to join a UQ study into the impact of the diagnosis.
20 March 2024

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