New brain pathway discovered as key to memory formation
A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by UQ researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder.
18 June 2025
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
Researchers from The University of Queensland are investigating whether low-intensity physical exercise may help people suffering from chronic neck pain due to whiplash.
25 July 2019
A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia.
24 July 2019
Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices for children under two.
24 July 2019
The University of Queensland has smashed the Guinness World Record for the Largest Mindfulness Lesson (Single Venue).
23 July 2019
Australian lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents are worse off than their heterosexual peers across health and wellbeing outcomes, according to a University of Queensland study.
22 July 2019
A vaccine for childhood respiratory viral infections is a step closer after a University of Queensland immunopathology specialist was awarded a prestigious Children’s Hospital Foundation grant.
19 July 2019
Crunching the real numbers behind the ageing disease of dementia will lay the foundation for Australia’s future treatment approaches.
18 July 2019
University of Queensland researchers are exploring the effect of an e-health exercise program for managing type 2 diabetes.
17 July 2019
The 18-year life expectancy gap between people with mental illness and the general population can only be bridged by protecting patients’ physical and mental health, according to a new study.
17 July 2019
A grant from the Children’s Hospital Foundation will help a working mother from The University of Queensland tackle childhood brain cancer treatments.
17 July 2019
A crucial step in the way bacteria construct their defences has been revealed by an international team, including a University of Queensland researcher.
16 July 2019
High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be doing more than just keeping you fit and strong – it may also help prevent age-related cognitive illnesses, such as dementia.
15 July 2019
The University of Queensland has ranked ninth in the world for Nursing in global subject rankings released last week.
2 July 2019
A program to address social isolation and reduce burden on the health care system is being trialled in Australia, thanks to a partnership led by The University of Queensland.
1 July 2019
A diagnostic test developed at The University of Queensland might soon determine if a breast cancer patient requires chemotherapy or would receive no benefit from this gruelling treatment.
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