Funding injection for Strep A vaccine research at UQ

A University of Queensland-led research effort to develop an mRNA vaccine against Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) has secured almost $8 million in philanthropic funding.
14 February 2023

Vaccine to protect pigs from Japanese encephalitis virus

Scientists at The University of Queensland have developed a novel vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs, to help stop the spread of the disease in Austral
16 February 2023

Salty and sustainable – a bush food with business potential

A group of plants used by First Nations Australians as food, animal fodder and medicine could be a nutritious alternative to salt, according to University of Queensland r
7 February 2023

Australia Day Honours for UQ community

An expert in the field of molecular biology, and an educator specialising in Down syndrome research are among The University of Queensland staff and alumni recognised in
27 January 2023

Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance

University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications.
1 February 2023

Farming more seaweed for food, feed and fuel

A University of Queensland-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and c
27 January 2023

Citizen scientists make ‘surprising’ coral find

A University of Queensland study has found greater-than-expected coral cover in waters off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
7 February 2023

Environment law fails to protect threatened species

Federal environmental laws are failing to mitigate against Australia’s extinction crisis, according to University of Queensland research.
24 January 2023

Avian flu could decimate Australian black swans

The unique genetics of the Australian black swan leaves the species vulnerable to viral illnesses such as avian flu, University of Queensland research has revealed.
23 January 2023

Researchers create anti-COVID cleaning spray

University of Queensland researchers have developed a world-first surface spray that has the potential to kill viruses such as COVID-19 and potentially deadly bacteria.
18 January 2023

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