Sharp drop in Australia’s bad cholesterol levels – but rising in Asia and the Pacific

The proportion of Australians with bad cholesterol levels has dropped significantly, while Asian and Pacific countries recorded a sharp rise, according to the world’s lar
4 June 2020

Stopping the clones may help win skin cancer battle

Targeting large clones of skin cells caused by ultraviolet irradiation (UV) may help reduce skin cancers, according to University of Queensland research.
3 June 2020

‘Breast is best’ push out of touch

University of Queensland researchers have discovered why only 34 per cent of mothers exclusively breastfeed to six months, despite the global push to increase rates to 50
4 June 2020

UQ congratulates vaccine delivery spinout on global deals

A spinout company developing technology based on innovative University of Queensland research has announced two partnerships that could revolutionise the manufacture and
1 June 2020

For now, psychology is our best anti-coronavirus tool

Aside from a vaccine or cure, knowledge of human behaviour and psychology may be the best means of controlling the spread of COVID-19.
28 May 2020

Fighting parasites with poo

Sheep poo could hold the key to developing the next generation of antiparasitic treatments that could protect Australian livestock and save the industry millions of dolla
28 May 2020

UQ research leads nation in ARC funding for industry collaboration

Maximising pineapple production for Queensland farmers and enabling next-generation rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries are just two UQ projects funded by Australian Res
27 May 2020

Plum pickings: ancient fruit ripe for modern plates

An Indigenous fruit which is one of the earliest known plant foods eaten in Australia could be the next big thing in the bush foods industry.
31 May 2020

Non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals linked to antibiotic resistance

Common non-antibiotic medications like anti-inflammatories and a lipid-lowering cholesterol drug can accelerate the spread of antibiotic resistance according to Universit
27 May 2020

Fine-tuning treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at the University of Queensland may have found a way to improve treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.
27 May 2020

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