Genetic test unlocks cause of Brisbane boy’s rare disease

Queensland researchers have led an international effort to uncover the gene behind a young Brisbane boy’s rare developmental condition, in a discovery his family hopes wi
25 November 2014

Big data, free speech and privacy for discussion at legal conference

The law’s increasing reach into the private lives of individuals will be a focus of attention at The University of Queensland next month.
24 November 2014

Indigenous program on track for success

More than 300 high-achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students are closer to pursuing careers in areas including law, veterinary science and health sc
24 November 2014

Australian Academy of Science awards for UQ researchers

One of UQ’s leading materials science experts, Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu, has been awarded a high-profile prize from the Australian Academy of Science.
24 November 2014

Sewer science research reaps rewards

A University of Queensland-led project that is revolutionising worldwide sewer design and management has won a prestigious national prize celebrating researcher-industry
21 November 2014

500,000 photos to help world coral reef health

A picture is worth considerably more than a thousand words to marine scientists working on the Catlin Seaview Survey, as they study more than 500,000 images in research t
21 November 2014

Bee brains offer insights into how human memories form

University of Queensland scientists have discovered that genes switch off as memories are being formed, allowing for new connections between nerve cells.
21 November 2014

Future hay fever seasons will be worse, thanks to climate change

It’s now late spring, with summer just around the corner, and many people with hay fever suffer at this time of year in Australia.
20 November 2014

Clinical trial to target ovarian and breast cancers

New treatments that target the underlying cause of cancer may be on the horizon, thanks to a University of Queensland clinical trial.
19 November 2014

New deal aims to reduce chemotherapy patient infection risk

Deadly infections that can follow chemotherapy are the target of a landmark licensing deal between The University of Queensland and a United States-based biotech company.
19 November 2014

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