Dishwashing containers a source of microplastic pollution
Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, UQ researchers have found.
20 May 2025
Newborn vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of ADHD, schizophrenia, autism
Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving UQ has found.
15 May 2025
New national guidelines to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis
Health professionals will have access to national clinical practice guidelines to help assess and diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, after a 4-year research project led by UQ.
13 May 2025
Same-sex couples are missing out on relationship assistance available to other members of the community.
29 September 2015
Dangerous bacteria in babies can be held at bay by a unique chemical reaction that occurs between breastmilk and baby saliva, a UQ breakthrough study has shown.
23 September 2015
Nature's beauty has helped a University of Queensland scientist win an artistic prize.
22 September 2015
Researchers are urging caution in prescribing one of the world’s most commonly issued drug groups, citing links to increased fracture risks in older Australian women.
11 September 2015
Clinical trials for a dengue fever treatment could start within a year, following a discovery by University of Queensland scientists.
10 September 2015
Imagine your partner goes for a quick swim while you sunbathe, but when they return you are unable to recognise them, despite them looking exactly the same as when they entered the water.
8 September 2015
Same-sex attracted people are justified in mentioning their partner’s gender early in a conversation, as it could prevent people from becoming fixated on sexuality and deeming it a defining characteristic.
8 September 2015
The fight against superbugs will advance tomorrow (Tuesday 8 September) with the launch of a new research centre aimed at stopping antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their tracks.
7 September 2015
A UQ researcher has found that social exclusion among teens can be more harmful than direct bullying.
3 September 2015
Professor Jenny Martin from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience is a finalist for a Pride of Australia Medal in the Inspiration category.
1 September 2015
It may come as a surprise that entry requirements for nursing and midwifery at The University of Queensland are higher than many other courses around Australia – including most engineering, science and journalism degrees.
1 September 2015
Head and neck cancer patients stand to benefit from a $55,000 scholarship awarded to a University of Queensland School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences researcher.
1 September 2015
It’s a case of you don’t know what you’ve been missing out on. UQ researchers Mr Paul Miller and Associate Professor Derek Arnold say most people don’t even know they have a blind spot in their vision, let alone understand that they could reduce...
1 September 2015
Research led by a University of Queensland professor has found that web-based intervention can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder developing in children after accidental injury.
31 August 2015
An environmental scientist and a gut pathogen researcher from The University of Queensland are among the high achievers who have been celebrated at the Women in Technology Awards.
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