UQ to create new coral reef protection tool

UQ researchers are developing a web-based management program capable of mapping ocean water pollution almost as it happens.
4 October 2023

Genomic selection offers sweet success for cane farmers

Researchers have proven that genomic selection can successfully predict the performance of key sugarcane traits, with the technology set to improve plant breeding outcome
29 September 2023

Problem drinking linked to alcohol on social media

A University of Queensland study highlights a direct link between young people’s exposure to alcohol-related social media content and problem drinking.
27 September 2023

New target to beat cancer drug resistance

UQ researchers have identified a novel drug target with the potential to overcome drug resistance and prevent tumour regrowth in cancer patients.
21 September 2023

Hunting viruses to protect sugarcane crops

Insect-specific viruses are being investigated to protect Australia’s $4 billion sugar industry in a research project at The University of Queensland.
21 September 2023

UQ research reveals new brain networks critical to memory formation

Researchers at The University of Queensland have identified new regions of the brain crucial to the formation of long-term memory.
21 September 2023

Manifesting your way to bankruptcy

Researchers from The University of Queensland have found people who believe in manifesting financial success are more likely to make risky investments and end up bankrupt
20 September 2023

Ethnicity and early menopause increase risk of type 2 diabetes

University of Queensland research has found ethnicity plays a significant role in determining a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes after early menopause.
26 September 2023

Cars, chlamydia and canines are biggest koala killers

A database tracking hospital admissions and deaths reveals the devastating impact cars, disease and dogs are having on the South East Queensland koala population.
15 September 2023

Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects

A UQ study has found women who’ve just had a baby are much more likely to see faces in everyday objects than other women.
13 September 2023

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