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Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain.

17 October 2024
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Do the traits we value in a partner predict who we pursue?

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research has found the traits people value in a romantic partner can influence their dating choices.

15 October 2024
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ visits India to strengthen ties and promote student scholarships

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ visits India to strengthen ties and promote student scholarships

High achieving students from across India will be...

12 October 2023

Killing remains a threat to Bornean orangutans

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Killing remains a threat to Bornean orangutans

University of Queensland research has found despite considerable conservation efforts, the illegal killing of critically endangered orangutans on Borneo may be an ongoing threat to the species.

11 October 2023

Vale Chuck Feeney

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Vale Chuck Feeney

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland community is deeply saddened by the passing of philanthropist Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney, whose extraordinary generosity transformed the research landscape at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and across Australia, leading to many ground-breaking...

10 October 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ partners with Indigenous NBA star on game-changing program

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ partners with Indigenous NBA star on game-changing program

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have partnered with NBA champion Patty Mills’ not-for-profit organisation to boost sporting, educational and cultural pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young peoples.

6 October 2023

Potential genetic screening for aggressive melanoma

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Potential genetic screening for aggressive melanoma

Researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.

4 October 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to create new coral reef protection tool

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to create new coral reef protection tool

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers are developing a web-based management program capable of mapping ocean water pollution almost as it happens.

4 October 2023

Genomic selection offers sweet success for cane farmers

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Genomic selection offers sweet success for cane farmers

Researchers have proven that genomic selection can successfully predict the performance of key sugarcane traits, with the technology set to improve plant breeding outcomes in the crop.

29 September 2023

Problem drinking linked to alcohol on social media

Problem drinking linked to alcohol on social media

A University of Queensland study highlights a direct link between young people’s exposure to alcohol-related social media content and problem drinking.

27 September 2023

Ethnicity and early menopause increase risk of type 2 diabetes

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Ethnicity and early menopause increase risk of type 2 diabetes

University of Queensland research has found ethnicity plays a significant role in determining a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes after early menopause.

26 September 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers advancing health across the state

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers advancing health across the state

Researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have secured more than $1.2 million through the Queensland Health Clinical Research Fellowships program.

25 September 2023

New target to beat cancer drug resistance

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New target to beat cancer drug resistance

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have identified a novel drug target with the potential to overcome drug resistance and prevent tumour regrowth in cancer patients.

21 September 2023