Evidence against paired brain training and stimulation for older adults

Brain training and electrical stimulation may not enhance cognition in older adults, according to a University of Queensland study.
11 November 2020

Looking through the door of meth labs

Methamphetamine ‘cooks’ in domestic labs are most likely to be male, Caucasian and about 30 years’ old, according to University of Queensland researchers.
11 November 2020

Rice has many fathers but only two mothers

Researchers investigating the heritage of thousands of rice varieties have identified just two distinct maternal lineages, a discovery which could help address the issue
11 November 2020

Fish give insight on sound sensitivity in autism

A tiny fish is helping scientists understand how the human brain processes sound, while also giving insight to autism spectrum disorder.
10 November 2020

Queensland-made proteins and sophisticated antibody test for COVID-19 detection

Locally made coronavirus proteins produced in a state-of-the-art laboratory in Brisbane are proving highly useful in a sophisticated blood test for COVID-19.
9 November 2020

Understanding traditional Chinese medicine can help protect species

Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting endangered species like pangolins, tigers and rhino, according to Uni
27 November 2020

Sea sponge unravels 700 million-year-old mystery

In a discovery spanning millions of years, scientists have found that humans, and most likely other animals, share important genetic mechanisms with a prehistoric Great B
5 November 2020

New UQ research to benefit Indigenous Australians

University of Queensland researchers will help Indigenous businesses develop markets for native bushfoods and ornamental plants, nurture Indigenist Health Humanities as a
4 November 2020

Multi-million dollar funding boost for UQ researchers

Twenty one University of Queensland researchers are among 200 nationwide awarded $84 million in grants through the Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRAs) schem
3 November 2020

Digital revolution underway with UQ’s Industry 4.0 Energy TestLab

A new facility that will enhance global knowledge on electricity networks by focusing on power system analytics, energy management and microgrids, has been officially lau
3 November 2020

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