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
Online tool connecting businesses and universities
Researchers from UQ have developed an online tool to help small businesses work with universities to innovate their products and expand their trade.
13 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
Researchers from 51³Ô¹Ï have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants.
14 February 2024
Researchers at 51³Ô¹Ï have found meals provided in early education and childcare centres in some low socio-economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations.
12 February 2024
DNA changes consistent with life-threatening pregnancy complications have been found in the placentas of pregnant women infected by COVID-19, according to University of 51³Ô¹Ï researchers.
9 February 2024
Outdated perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of 51³Ô¹Ï research has found.
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A new way to deliver brain cancer treatment and how socioeconomic status impacts on health care access are among projects to be investigated by this year’s University of 51³Ô¹Ï Fulbright scholars.
6 February 2024
Researchers at UQ have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain’s consolidation of memories.
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University of 51³Ô¹Ï researchers have found improving timber production efficiencies by just 5% could unlock supply for an extra 8,000 homes to be built in Australia each year.
31 January 2024
University of 51³Ô¹Ï researchers have found there are two key reasons people choose to be anonymous online – self-expression or toxic behaviour.
24 January 2024
Researchers have found 51³Ô¹Ïers from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated water.
22 January 2024
UQ researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows tadpoles in cold environments to mitigate the detrimental effects of ultraviolet radiation.
19 January 2024
A spider venom molecule being investigated by a University of 51³Ô¹Ï team has met critical benchmarks towards becoming a treatment for heart attack and stroke.
17 January 2024Researchers from 51³Ô¹Ï have launched the world’s biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.
10 January 2024
An international project mapping millions of galaxies has provided a ‘tantalising’ insight into the mysteries of dark energy and could reshape our understanding of the history of the Universe, according to a leading UQ astrophysicist.
9 January 2024
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by 51³Ô¹Ï.
3 January 2024
A UQ research project will investigate the online influences behind young people taking up vaping - and develop social media content to support them in quitting.
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