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
Saliva could be humanity’s best friend in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Queensland researchers have found.
20 May 2020
An international consortium of researchers is exploring COVID-19’s psychological effects in 18 countries, and how compassion can help reduce pandemic-related stress.
18 May 2020
A novel set during a global pandemic eerily similar to our own COVID-19 crisis will be developed into a television series.
18 May 2020
Queensland researchers are leading a worldwide clinical study using AI to examine COVID-19 patient data from 300 intensive care units (ICU) to provide insight for health professionals to determine the best treatments for the disease.
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More lives could be saved in intensive care units around the world if new antibiotic guidelines designed by The University of Queensland are adopted.
11 May 2020University of Queensland researchers have developed a set of recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers during viral outbreaks, such as COVID-19.
6 May 2020
Growth hormone has been identified as playing a key role in reducing inflammation and increasing survival rates following liver surgery.
5 May 2020
An international team of experts has outlined ways to manage life during the COVID-19 pandemic, using existing research from the social and behavioural sciences.
1 May 2020
Speech pathologists lack a consistent approach to communicating post-stroke recovery information to patients, a University of Queensland study has found.
1 May 2020
Researchers now have the ability to map the risks of general medical conditions such as heart and lung diseases, diabetes and cancer for people with mental disorders.
30 April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, impacting the way we work, socialise, study and more. But what does the future look like? Our experts share their thoughts.
29 April 2020
The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine has passed another important milestone, showing the ability to raise high levels of antibodies that can neutralise the virus in early pre-clinical testing.
29 April 2020
Practising self-compassion during distressing moments can have positive effects on the brain and body, according to research from The University of Queensland.
29 April 2020
University of Queensland researchers say a new tool to measure of the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition.
27 April 2020
There is no playbook for parenting in a pandemic, but parents now have a podcast they can turn to for help.
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