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
University of Queensland experts are available to comment on hearing loss during Hearing Awareness Week this week. Journalists can contact the experts below or search by topic or name at UQ Experts.
4 March 2019
Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, but University of Queensland research has found the disease affects men and women differently.
4 March 2019
The risk of developing melanoma is significantly multiplied for people who have red hair and more than 20 large moles, University of Queensland researchers have found.
4 March 2019
A clinical psychologist who personally experienced ‘mum-shaming’ is leading a study aimed at addressing the effects of self-criticism among new mothers.
27 February 2019
University of Queensland researchers have discovered a hidden metabolic advantage that prevents people with a specific type of dwarfism from developing type 2 diabetes or cancer.
26 February 2019
Researchers are calling for Australia’s system of managing driver retirement for people with dementia to be overhauled.
21 February 2019
University of Queensland research may explain why vitamin D is vital for brain health, and how deficiency leads to disorders including depression and schizophrenia.
20 February 2019
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear.
19 February 2019
Researchers are investigating the effectiveness of non-opioid pain relief for people with acute whiplash.
18 February 2019
The University of Queensland has published a free magazine on intelligent machines and the brain to help people sort through fact and fiction on this increasingly hot topic.
5 February 2019
Brain size doesn’t just relate to how smart people are but also to how bitter they find tonic water, University of Queensland researchers have found.
4 February 2019
UQ researchers have produced a range of educational resources aimed at tackling safety risks for workers in the gemstone industry.
1 February 2019
As Queenslanders flock to the outdoors this Australia Day weekend, University of Queensland researchers are investigating whether text messages could prevent people falling victim to sunburn.
24 January 2019
Women who are depressed before conception are more likely to have children with poor psychosocial outcomes, University of Queensland researchers have found.
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Researchers have taken strides in understanding how human feet evolved to enhance walking and running, setting us apart from species such as chimpanzees.
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