Bitter ‘supertaster gene’ linked to increased health risks
People who carry a bitter ‘supertaster gene’ have been linked to various health conditions including bipolar disorder and poor kidney function, UQ researchers have found.
12 June 2025
Weight loss drug effective for people with schizophrenia
Diabetic weight loss medications are effective for people with schizophrenia without affecting psychotic symptoms, UQ researchers have found.
11 June 2025
Giving doctors an AI-powered head start on skin cancer
Detection of melanoma and a range of other skin diseases will be faster and more accurate with a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered tool that analyses multiple imaging types simultaneously.
7 June 2025
Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study.
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A dietary fat supplement could improve the prognosis and quality of life for the 40 Australian children living with the incurable degenerative disease Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T).
21 July 2020
A potential new treatment for autoimmune disease Sjogren’s syndrome is a step closer to development, thanks to a partnership between The University of Queensland and global biotechnology company CSL Limited.
20 July 2020
Two University of Queensland environmental scientists have been named 2020 Australian Laureate Fellows.
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Increasing the levels of a chemical found in all human cells could boost a woman’s fertility and help select the best eggs for IVF, according to University of Queensland research.
8 July 2020
Sterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labour back pain, according to University of Queensland-led research.
6 July 2020
A portable MRI device which could offer safe diagnostic imaging to patients who are unable to be moved, travel or have medical implants is a step closer following a $1 million federal government grant.
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New research from The University of Queensland has found that women who have hot flushes and night sweats after menopause are 70 per cent more likely to have heart attacks, angina and strokes.
2 July 2020
Serving in East Timor was a positive experience for most of the 1200 Australian Defence Force personnel surveyed by University of Queensland researchers.
29 June 2020
It only takes a moment to fall off a ladder, but the psychological impacts are long-lasting, particularly for older males.
29 June 2020
The humble marine sandworm may help in the hunt for a new class of antibiotics after UQ researchers improved a molecule in the sand-dwelling animal which kills superbugs.
26 June 2020
Ultra-rapid genetic testing can transform the diagnosis and treatment of critically ill children with suspected genetic conditions, according to an Australian Genomics study.
25 June 2020
A major clinical trial has found the drug Allopurinol does not prevent worsening of kidney disease.
25 June 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) improved skin cancer diagnostic accuracy when used in collaboration with human clinical checks, an international study including University of Queensland researchers has found.
24 June 2020
Antibiotics discovered at The University of Queensland will be fast-tracked under a $A16 million international research deal.
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