Indigenous kids’ tooth decay rates reduced in remote north Queensland

A combination of preventive treatments reduced tooth decay and improved the quality of life for more than 200 Indigenous Australian children living in remote north Queens
12 March 2021

COVID conspiracy theorists: worried about others or just selfish?

COVID-19 conspiracy theorists are more concerned about their own health and less concerned about the health of others, according to a study led by University of Queenslan
4 March 2021

Untested espionage laws blast chill winds through news publishing

Journalists must be protected from prosecution in a much-needed overhaul of Australia’s Espionage Act 2018, according to a group of academics pushing for reform.
1 March 2021

Hotter, drier, CRISPR: editing for climate change

Gene editing technology will play a vital role in climate-proofing future crops to protect global food supplies, according to scientists at The University of Queensland.
26 February 2021

UQ microbiologist is Australian University Teacher of the Year

A University of Queensland microbiologist with a unique teaching approach has been announced as the University Teacher of the Year by Universities Australia.
25 February 2021

Artificial sweeteners may promote antibiotic resistance

Common artificial sweeteners such as saccharine and aspartame could speed up the spread of antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.
26 February 2021

Gut health and mood genetically entwined

University of Queensland researchers have confirmed a link between depression and stomach ulcers, in the world’s largest study of genetic factors in peptic ulcer disease.
25 February 2021

Ancient art reveals extinct goose

As a University of Queensland researcher examined a 4600-year-old Egyptian painting last year, a speckled goose caught his eye.
23 February 2021

Dogs with cancer needed for immunotherapy trial

Researchers at The University of Queensland are looking for volunteer pet dogs with a specific cancer diagnosis to test a new treatment.
19 February 2021

X-factor to help antibiotics regain their spark

Holding off the rise of superbugs could be achieved by ‘resuscitating’ old antibiotics, with The University of Queensland researchers leading an international project to
23 February 2021

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