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Two Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers honoured as AAHMS Fellows for 2024

An Aboriginal epidemiologist and a leading gynaecologic oncologist have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

25 October 2024
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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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Improving Indigenous health with a good night’s sleep

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Improving Indigenous health with a good night’s sleep

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland and Beyond Blue have partnered to deliver culturally responsive sleep health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Queensland.

16 March 2023

If AUKUS is all about nuclear submarines, how can it comply with nuclear non-proliferation treaties?

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If AUKUS is all about nuclear submarines, how can it comply with nuclear non-proliferation treaties?

The issue of nuclear non-proliferation is back in the headlines, thanks to details announced yesterday at a US navy base of a deal involving Australia’s purchase of nuclear submarines.

15 March 2023

Australia’s largest literary database hits one million records

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Australia’s largest literary database hits one million records

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s AustLit project, to catalogue and celebrate Australia’s literary history, this week officially marks one million records.

15 March 2023

Clinical trial success for psoriasis drug

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Clinical trial success for psoriasis drug

A company launched from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has passed an important milestone in developing an oral treatment for the common skin disease psoriasis.

15 March 2023

Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment

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Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have contributed to the largest ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding new data about the variants that increase risk of the disease.

14 March 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ scientists among Australia’s science stars

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ scientists among Australia’s science stars

Four researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for outstanding contributions in their fields.

14 March 2023

Kids’ COVID calculator to better inform parents

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Kids’ COVID calculator to better inform parents

Parents can now use a ‘COVID calculator’ to help weigh up the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations for their children.

13 March 2023

How gardening can uproot dementia stigma

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How gardening can uproot dementia stigma

We know gardening can help people flourish, and now a study will explore how it can particularly benefit those with dementia.

11 March 2023

Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

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Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have found nicotine consumption in Australia increased by 30 per cent during the early stages of COVID-19.

10 March 2023

Innovative aphasia therapy program expands

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Innovative aphasia therapy program expands

More people with aphasia will have access to quality treatment, particularly those in rural and regional areas, thanks to the expansion of a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ developed therapy program.

6 March 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ studies dental health of young Queenslanders

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ studies dental health of young Queenslanders

The state’s first comprehensive oral health study in more than a decade is now underway to better understand the dental health and habits of Queensland children.

1 March 2023