Pollen forecasting research a boost for asthma and hay fever sufferers

New research has revealed a potential link between pollen from certain grass species and respiratory health issues such as asthma and hay fever.
12 March 2021

Deforestation taking a heavy toll on international bird haven

An analysis has found deforestation is severely affecting forest bird species in Colombia, home to the greatest number of bird species in the world.
18 March 2021

‘Catch-22’ scenario good news for some cancer patients

Traits that allow cancer cells to escape the body’s natural defence system and develop into tumours are actually a good indicator to a patient’s survival prognosis, accor
24 March 2021

PATH and UQ create custom proteins for malaria diagnostics

A global health organisation and state-of-the-art laboratory at The University of Queensland are collaborating to support the development and evaluation of point-of-care
15 March 2021

Finding quvigints in a quantum treasure map

Researchers have struck quantum gold—and created a new word—by enlisting machine learning to efficiently navigate a 20-dimensional quantum treasure map.
11 March 2021

It’s time to bolster women in conservation

Women are largely being excluded from decisions about conservation and natural resources, with potentially detrimental effects on conservation efforts globally, research
8 March 2021

Drug target could fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease are in the firing line after researchers identified an attractive therapeutic drug target.
4 March 2021

A silver swining: ‘destructive’ pigs help build rainforests

Wild pigs are often maligned as ecosystem destroyers, but a University of Queensland study has found they also cultivate biodiverse rainforests in their native habitats.
3 March 2021

Study investigates PFAS changes in blood

Questions about PFAS exposure in Williamtown, Oakey and Katherine will be the subject of a University of Queensland study, with affected residents invited to participate.
3 March 2021

‘Fish DJ’ tackles fish hearing

A DJ-turned-researcher at The University of Queensland has used her knowledge of cool beats to understand brain networks and hearing in baby fish.
3 March 2021

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