Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause

Women who suffer from endometriosis have an increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically, UQ researchers have found.

1 May 2025
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Satellites a solution for tracking coral reef health

Satellites orbiting Earth offer great potential to better understand the world’s reefs over time beyond the sites visited by researchers, UQ research has found.

30 April 2025
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Thousands of tonnes of microplastics found in Moreton Bay

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Thousands of tonnes of microplastics found in Moreton Bay

UQ researchers estimate there could be up to 7000 tonnes of microplastics polluting vital ecosystems in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.

25 March 2024

Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?

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Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?

University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands.

22 March 2024

Neighbourhood connection improves mental health

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Neighbourhood connection improves mental health

University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.

21 March 2024

Chance sighting reveals new species of fluffy beetle

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Chance sighting reveals new species of fluffy beetle

A researcher from The University of Queensland has discovered a remarkable new genus of fluffy longhorn beetle while camping within rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.

21 March 2024

UQ researchers secure funding to protect vulnerable species

UQ researchers secure funding to protect vulnerable species

Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $110,000 to help safeguard some of Queensland’s most vulnerable species under the Queensland Government’s Threatened Species Program.

20 March 2024

Women with ADHD needed for Australian-first study

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Women with ADHD needed for Australian-first study

Women diagnosed in adulthood with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are encouraged to join a UQ study into the impact of the diagnosis.

20 March 2024

Hope for autoinflammatory disease treatment

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Hope for autoinflammatory disease treatment

UQ researchers have discovered how the ‘on-switch’ for the body’s inflammation machinery can get stuck and cause rare genetic inflammatory diseases.

19 March 2024

Antibiotic dosing technology speeds recovery of ICU patients

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Antibiotic dosing technology speeds recovery of ICU patients

University of Queensland researchers have used dosing software to accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in Intensive Care Units.

18 March 2024

Excessive gaming causing health issues

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Excessive gaming causing health issues

University of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.

14 March 2024

UQ students ‘hack’ their way to sustainable sport

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UQ students ‘hack’ their way to sustainable sport

The 2024 SportsPro Hackathon saw some of UQ’s brightest students work towards creating an innovative solution that could drive sustainable change within the sport events industry.

13 March 2024

Wastewater shows spike in illicit drug consumption in Queensland

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Wastewater shows spike in illicit drug consumption in Queensland

Cocaine use in Brisbane and regional Queensland has spiked to the highest levels recorded in 7 years, according to research led by UQ.

13 March 2024