Queensland science in the news
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University of Southern Queensland among best young universities in the world
The University of Southern Queensland has jumped more than 30 places to 55th in the prestigious 2023 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, which list the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger. The University performed strongly in the categories of research citations and international outlook.
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Dingoes have more harmful mutations than world’s inbred dog breeds: genetics study
A UniSC study comparing genome sequencing of wolves, strays and dog breeds across the world has found Australia’s dingoes have the highest loads of harmful mutations – and diversity levels that are 36 percent lower than the most inbred dogs.
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UQ researchers advancing health across the state
Researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $1.2 million through the Queensland Health Clinical Research Fellowships program. The 7 UQ-led projects will advance knowledge in the medical, nursing and allied health fields. The projects include research on the development of diagnostic strategies for cardiac amyloidosis, a condition…
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Deepfakes tricky to spot
A study of people’s ability to detect ‘deepfakes’ has shown humans perform fairly poorly, even when given hints on how to identify video-based deceit. Dr Klaire Somoray and Dr Dan J Miller from James Cook University led the study. They said that high-quality deepfake videos, in which a person in…
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Corals storm back after ‘sea-weeding’ project
A volunteer seaweed removal program involving citizen scientists has seen a dramatic improvement of up to 600 per cent coral regrowth off the coast of Magnetic Island.
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Corals storm back after ‘sea-weeding’ project
A volunteer seaweed removal program involving citizen scientists has seen a dramatic improvement of up to 600 per cent coral regrowth off the coast of Magnetic Island.
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Plant pathogen threatens rare parrot
One of Australia’s most endangered parrots is facing a new threat after being found to carry a destructive pathogen normally associated with several varieties of crops. James Cook University Microbiologist and Senior Lecturer Dr Subir Sarker found the plant pathogen Pantoea stewartii (P. stewartii) has infected the rare Western Ground…
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Rapid detection vital in deadly bat-borne virus outbreak
A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher who has helped develop a simple dipstick test to screen for the highly infectious Nipah virus says rapid detection is critical to controlling deadly outbreaks. “We have developed a simple test to screen for Nipah virus where it is inactivated in the first…
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Why narcissists love conspiracy theories
The truth may be out there, but don’t bother asking a narcissist to believe it.
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Brain links to children’s anxiety: study results
MRI scans have shown that practising mindfulness can help rewire the brain connectivity of pre-teens with anxiety and attention issues, in new UniSC Thompson Institute research. Believed to be a world-first, the collaborative CALM (Combatting Anxiousness for Learning Minds) study involved almost 100 children participating in MRI scanning, cognitive assessments…
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What better way to celebrate both World Lizard Day, and National Science Week
What better way to celebrate both World Lizard Day, and the beginning of National Science Week than to profile DES' very own lizard scientist? 👀 Well, more specifically, our senior ecologist from the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Sciences, Dan Ferguson. Dan is Recovery Program Coordinator for the critically endangered Nangur…
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How does a thin sheet of cells in the embryo transform into a fully functioning brain? 🧠
How does a thin sheet of cells in the embryo transform into a fully functioning brain? 🧠 The answer to this question is crucial to understanding developmental brain disorders and intellectual disabilities.
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Project aims to produce cheap, highly efficient, environmentally friendly solar cells
QUT has partnered with two Australian companies working in solar research and development on the project to produce perovskite solar cells that are significantly cheaper than traditional solar cells with comparable efficiency. The lead investigator on the team Professor Hongxia Wang said a consortium led by Halocell Energy, including First…
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Researchers at JCU have developed #AI models for fish detection in turbid waters.
Researchers at JCU have developed #AI models to shorten the development time in supervised fish detection using deep learning and provide the world's first weakly-labelled fish dataset in turbid waters.
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Mater Researchers are trialling new light therapy patches as a non-invasive treatment for pain on patients who have had knee replacement surgery.
Mater Researchers are trialling new light therapy patches as a non-invasive treatment for pain on patients who have had knee replacement surgery at Mater Hospital Brisbane in a study led by Associate Professor Liisa Laakso.
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New target to beat cancer drug resistance
UQ researchers have identified a novel drug target with the potential to overcome drug resistance and prevent tumour regrowth in cancer patients. Associate Professor Helmut Schaider from UQ’s Frazer Institute said the newly identified molecule was not currently a target for treatment, opening the potential for drug development.
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UQ research reveals new brain networks critical to memory formation
Researchers have identified new regions of the brain crucial to the formation of long–term memory. Associate Professor Kai-Hsiang Chuang from the Queensland Brain Institute said the finding challenges the conventional notion that the hippocampus is central to memory consolidation, by demonstrating that a different set of brain networks play a…
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Hunting viruses to protect sugarcane crops
Insect–specific viruses are being investigated to protect Australia's $4 billion sugar industry in a research project at The University of Queensland. Dr Kayvan Etebari is using genomics to identify viruses which could be developed into environmentally safe biopesticides to attack notorious pests like canegrubs and soldier flies.
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Hope for sick children requiring medication via an intravenous catheter
Hope is on the horizon for sick children requiring intravenous canulation to administer medication. Led by Griffith University PhD student Tricia Kleidon, the study has recently been published in JAMA Pediatrics and compared peripheral intravenous catheters and midline catheters.
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Manifesting your way to bankruptcy
Researchers from The University of Queensland have found people who believe in manifesting financial success are more likely to make risky investments and end up bankrupt. Dr Lucas Dixon from UQ’s Business School led a project creating a ‘manifestation scale’ to explore the psychology behind the concept of achieving success…
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River suspended particulate matter doesn’t make it to the Reef
Contrary to popular belief, organic suspended particulate matter on the Great Barrier Reef doesn’t come from river run-off. Published in Nature Communications, the study shows, for the first time, that the organic component of suspended particulate matter that causes water quality issue in the Great Barrier Reef lagoon is produced…
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Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive type of blood cancer with dismal survival rates.
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive type of blood cancer with dismal survival rates. Even though we have treatments like immunotherapy that can work against some cancers, they don't work very well for AML.
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Cars, chlamydia and canines are biggest koala killers
A database tracking hospital admissions and deaths reveals the devastating impact cars, disease and dogs are having on the South East Queensland koala population. Professor Joerg Henning and his colleagues at The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science have analysed data from the UQ-developed KoalaBASE.
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Young women can 'bank' exercise for better heart health
UQ researchers have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life. Dr Gregore Iven Mielke and Professor Gita Mishra from UQ’s School of Public Health analysed longitudinal data from 479 women who reported their physical activity levels…
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Koalas need their booster shots too. Here's a way to beat chlamydia with just 1 capture and less trauma
Chlamydia is a major threat to koala populations across Australia. This bacterial disease infects between 20% and 90% of individuals in koala populations. It’s a major cause of the rapid decline of many wild populations, particularly in South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our group at Queensland University of…
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Salt water–degradable plastics to help oceans
University of Queensland researchers are developing a plastic that breaks down in seawater to help turn the tide on marine waste. Dr Ruirui Qiao from UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology is refining new polymerisation techniques for an affordable and biodegradable plastic to replace existing products.
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What’s new, pussycat? The benefits of a vegan cat food, that’s what
Results revealed decreases in vet visits, medication use, health disorders and severe illnesses after feline participants were fed a vegan diet for one year.
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Call is out for volunteers to participate in research for an overlooked allergic condition
An often-overlooked allergic condition, eosinophilic esophagitis or EoE, is at the centre of new research investigating whether a natural seaweed product may reduce the occurrence of symptoms.
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High water mark for innovative UQ flood monitoring system
A tool developed by UQ researchers that measures floodwater depth and velocity will be sold globally after it was licensed to a US–based company. Associate Professor Simon Albert and Dr Nick Hutley from UQ’s School of Civil Engineering invented an automated system to provide real-time water monitoring during natural disasters…
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What better way to celebrate both World Lizard Day
Senior ecologist from the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Sciences, Dan Ferguson is Recovery Program Coordinator for the critically endangered Nangur spiny skink and has a passion for conservation ecology and recovery management of reptiles and frogs. 🦎 The Nangur spiny skink is only found in south-east Queensland, and there are…
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QUT will host and lead the new ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles
QUT will host and lead the new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions to be established with $5 million funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) plus $5.2 million from centre partners. The centre will build skills and capability to test and deploy…
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Weed sprayer a game-changer for farmers
Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and Reef run-off thanks to an innovative new crop sprayer project led by James Cook University. Designed in partnership with JCU researchers, agricultural technology company AutoWeed and Sugar Research Australia, the machine uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and spray weeds, such as…
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UQ heats up the space race
A custom–built furnace that can heat materials to almost 3000 degrees Celsius has been installed at The University of Queensland to build components for Australia's burgeoning space industry. The furnace is the first of its type in Australia, allowing UQ researchers to make the next generation of ultra-high temperature composite…
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The truth is not always out there on social media, especially on X during the first #RepublicanPresidentialDebate.
The truth is not always out there on social media, especially on X during the first #RepublicanPresidentialDebate. #QUT researchers found conspiracy theories ran riot, including the debunked theory #DonaldTrump won the 2020 election
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Allergy tests come up short
Scientists are calling for standardisation of allergy tests after laboratory trials showed commercially available tests are not uniformly reliable. Dr Thimo Ruethers from James Cook University’s Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) and JCU’s Tropical Futures Institute (TFI) led the study.
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Introducing the new Bond Institute of Health and Sport.
Introducing the new Bond Institute of Health and Sport, where allied health and exercise science students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including a simulated home hospital ward, high-tech biomechanics lab and commercial kitchen.
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Nearly 500,000 Australian kids go to after school care – it needs to be more than a babysitting service
RDNE Stock Project/PexelsOutside school hours care – also known as “school-aged care”, “OOSH” or “afters” – is booming. As of 2020, it was the fastest-growing childcare sector in Australia. As of 2022, it catered to 486,310 primary school children. Enrolments have surged by 111% over the past 20 years, as…
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The quest to cure blindness - Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In a world of light and color, Age-Related Macular Degeneration casts shadows on millions of lives. Research by Bond University offers a beacon of hope. Researchers from Bond University believe they are on the cusp of reversing vision loss through stem cell therapy in which manufactured synthetic epithelial cells are…
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Almost half of mobile phones tested at the height of the pandemic were contaminated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Almost half of mobile phones tested at the height of the pandemic were contaminated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, bolstering a theory that the devices supercharged the spread of COVID-19. Bond University conducted a systematic review of 15 studies from 10 countries that examined mobile phones for SARS-CoV-2 contamination in hospital…
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As more disasters loom, helping people help each other is key: UniSC study
A new UniSC study will gather insights from the way coastal communities across four states worked together during recent disasters, to inform ways Australia can adapt to a future with more frequent and intense weather events.
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UniSC to trial potential new treatment for coeliac disease
The University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials Centre will soon begin a trial of a potential new treatment for coeliac disease in people who have symptoms despite following a gluten-free diet.
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AUD$700,000 investment to enhance Queensland water modelling
Seven new water modelling projects are set to improve Queensland’s capacity to model its surface and groundwater resources. Co-funded by the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Regional Development Manufacturing and Water, the projects will be undertaken by consortia that include First Nations representatives, universities, utilities, natural…
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Master plan to create healthier communities
Australia's biggest master–planned community could soon become one of our healthiest. Springfield city, southwest of Brisbane, has provided a unique opportunity for The University of Queensland to study health and wellbeing at a community level.
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A brand new class of anti-cancer mRNAs targeting liver cancer cells could be🔑 in this fatal fight.
A brand new class of anti-cancer mRNAs targeting liver cancer cells could be🔑 in this fatal fight. Our own Dr @SethCheetham won a $50K UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award this week to support this critical, life-saving research that could apply to other diseases in future🥳
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'Bubble' of galaxies discovery may revolutionise cosmology
An international team of astronomers has discovered a giant 'bubble' of galaxies, measuring one billion light–years across, in the nearby Universe.
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Could electric vehicle charging drive the transition to renewable energy?
UQ research will investigate whether the charging habits of electric vehicle owners could lower the cost of reaching Australia's climate targets. Environmental economist Dr Andrea La Nauze from UQ’s Australian Institute for Business and Economics said EV owners were in a unique position to support the transition to renewable energy.
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Bit by bit microplastics from tyres are polluting our waterways
Particles from tyre wear were found to be the most prevalent microplastic in urban stormwater. Published in Environmental Science & Technology, the study showed that in stormwater runoff during rain approximately 19 out of every 20 microplastics collected were tyre wear particles with anywhere from 2 to 59 particles per…
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New genetic research could help prevent ‘silent thief of sight’
New genetic research could help prevent ‘silent thief of sight’"Understanding the genetics of glaucoma is an exciting opportunity for us to better understand who will be at high risk early on and apply treatments in a more timely fashion." - QIMR BodyLab podcast.
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Prestigious NHMRC Investigator Grants awarded to seven QIMR Berghofer scientists
QIMR Berghofer has been awarded seven National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants, that will help drive vital research in the areas of malaria, cancer and genomics, lupus and mental health. The Investigator Grant scheme is the NHMRC’s largest funding scheme which awards around $370 million in research funding…
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Smell Clinic commences as researchers gather more data on Alzheimer’s disease
A pilot smell clinic has commenced at Griffith’s Gold Coast campus in a bid to gather more data on how microorganisms within the nose can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Better sleep to improve health in Indigenous communities
A program linking sleep science and traditional knowledge is being expanded to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in regional Indigenous communities. Associate Professor Yaqoot Fatima from The University of Queensland’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health said one in four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the condition, known as…
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#UQ's Prof. Mark Turner chats to @abcnews about the latest alternative to dairy - sugar cane milk 🌱🥛
#UQ's Prof. Mark Turner chats to @abcnews about the latest alternative to dairy - sugar cane milk 🌱🥛 He says the product would provide an excellent source of protein due to its similarity to animal proteins, including cow milk or eggs.
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New national hub for genetic evidence could be life-saving for patients
Critically ill patients are benefitting from a more accurate diagnosis and better treatment thanks to a new national genetic information hub called Shariant led by QIMR Berghofer researchers.
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Innovative research to prevent medication related harm
A University of Queensland research collaboration with Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital will look at reducing the risk of harm from medication for inpatients and those leaving hospital to return home. Dr Nazanin Ghahreman-Falconer is working with Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) and using digital hospital technologies to better manage medications…
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Sporty Aussie kids kick goals for mental health
A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sports from an early age will have better long term mental health. Associate Professor Asad Khan from UQ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences led the study, which analysed the data of more than 4,200…
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Griffith research into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder wins $1.49m grant
A project designed to help screen children and adolescents at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Grant worth $1.49 million.
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QUT ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards success
QUT is celebrating the awarding of 11 Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA) totalling $4,825,562.
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Congratulations to @QUT's @BockNat, working at TRI and about to be supported with a #DECRA #DE24.
Congratulations to @QUT's @BockNat, working at TRI and about to be supported with a #DECRA #DE24 funds for research using bioinspired engineering to understand how bone cells and ECM work together to give rise to bones
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Top tips to cut food waste saving households, councils thousands of dollars
A new CQUniversity study assesses food waste reduction interventions for households, and local government, in partnership with the Fight Food Waste Collaborative Research Centre.
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Kidney disease patients needed for national trial
Patient recruitment is underway for a University of Queensland–led clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a diabetes drug to slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
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ARC supports UQ research and innovation
Emerging researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $10 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award scheme.
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Study identifies complexity of childcare work in Australia and what works well
A five-year investigation into high-quality early childhood services in Australia has identified strong leadership and professional development builds a top workforce able to tackle increasing complexities of the job.
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Aussie growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development, and extension data and insights
Aussie growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development, and extension data and insights with the announcement of a five-year partnership to harness analytics to drive profitability and global competitiveness.
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QIMR Berghofer researchers have found that testosterone may play an important role in the development of #endometrialcancer.
QIMR Berghofer researchers @DrTracyO and @Glubbster have found that testosterone may play an important role in the development of #endometrialcancer. The discovery raises exciting possibilities for fighting this increasingly prevalent disease.
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The persistence of SARS-CoV-2 and its role in Long Covid
The persistence of SARS-CoV-2 and its role in Long Covid - by Katie E. Lineburg, PhD, and Corey Smith, PhD. Long Covid, manifests as ongoing symptoms in various organs of the body more than 4 weeks after the resolution of acute Covid-19. A prevalent symptom is an ongoing loss of taste…
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They sense electric fields, tolerate snow and have 'mating trains': 4 reasons echidnas really are remarkable
Many of us love seeing an echidna. Their shuffling walk, inquisitive gaze and protective spines are unmistakable, coupled with the coarse hair and stubby beak. They look like a quirky blend of hedgehog and anteater. But they’re not related to these creatures at all. They’re even more mysterious and unusual…
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A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago. 100 generations have kept the story alive
Stories of volcanic eruptions have endured more than two millennia, faithfully passed on across roughly 100 generations to reach us today, UniSC's Professor Patrick Nunn writes for The Conversation.
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Deep reef dive reveals new discoveries
Deep reef surveys of the Coral Sea Marine Park have found widespread coral cover at depths approaching 100 metres underwater, populated by dozens of fish species, in a surprise discovery for James Cook University researchers.
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Large-scale seagrass restoration takes root in Tropical Australia
Tropical Australia’s first large-scale seagrass restoration project begins this week in Cairns and Mourilyan, aiming to replenish more than 400 hectares of seagrass habitat devasted by cyclones and La Nina weather events more than a decade ago.
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We have lift-off: UniSC aims to deliver electric flying taxi
Commuters could be catching a taxi in the sky from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane by 2030, if a new student project goes to plan. Experts, industry leaders, high school and university students have joined forces at the University of the Sunshine Coast, to take their ideas for an electric…
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New rapid test for deadly mozzie-borne virus: World Mozzie Day
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have developed a rapid portable test for one of the world’s fastest-spreading mosquito-borne diseases, following funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Research Foundation.
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Trial for COVID-19 prevention in immune-compromised people set to begin at UniSC
Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast are set to trial a medication aimed at protecting immune-compromised people against current Omicron variants of COVID-19.
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A race against time for hawksbill turtles
Satellite and DNA data has revealed significant numbers of critically endangered hawksbill turtles either nest and live in Queensland or travel long distances to forage here – making improved protection in northeast Australia and the reefs surrounding Cape York critical to saving the species.
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Finally our paper describing the model of care Cape York Kidney care provides and the baseline characteristics of the population has been published.
RT by @jcu: Finally our paper describing the model of care Cape York Kidney care provides and the baseline characteristics of the population has been published. The impact of colonisation, including harmful experiences of health practices and research, has contributed to these health inequities. Cape York Kidney Care (CYKC) has…
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Common hormone could hold key to treating endometrial cancer Vaccine breakthrough offers hope against EBV-associated cancers and MS
A cutting-edge vaccine candidate developed by QIMR Berghofer has achieved potent and durable immune protection against Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in pre-clinical models, a breakthrough that could prevent the type of severe viral infection known to be a leading cause of several diseases including multiple sclerosis and various cancers.
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New #UQ-led research has discovered the power of large national parks to not only enhance bird diversity inside their borders but boost mammal diversity in nearby unprotected areas.Read: https://t.co/thrs2s7o3X@UQ_News @matt_luskin 📸Adobe https://t.co/
New #UQ-led research has discovered the power of large national parks to not only enhance bird diversity inside their borders but boost mammal diversity in nearby unprotected areas. Read: https://t.co/thrs2s7o3X @UQ_News @matt_luskin 📸Adobe https://t.co/S939f43FIA
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Mater Research has launched an Australian-first trial of Supernova - a new COVID medication.
Mater Research has launched an Australian-first trial of Supernova - a new COVID medication that is set to save the lives of vulnerable immune-suppressed people. To learn more about how to participate in the trial, call 07 3163 1369 or go to: https://t.co/YOejczRbUk
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Malaysian rock art found to depict elite-Indigenous conflict
A team of researchers led by the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research in collaboration with The Sarawak Museum Department have become the first to date drawings in Gua Sireh Cave in Sarawak, uncovering a sad story of conflict in the process.
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Griffith on the cusp of a new vaccine modality breakthrough
Griffith University researchers are on the brink of a technological breakthrough in vaccine development with a possible new vaccine modality. Professor Bernd Rehm and Dr Shuxiong Chen from the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) and Griffith’s Centre for Cell Factories and Biopolymers have succeeded in developing a new vaccine…
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E–scooters pave the way for a memorable Brisbane tourism experience
Rideshare e–scooters have had a positive effect on Brisbane tourism with many visitors finding them more convenient than public transport and cars, according to a report by UQ researchers.
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Can governments convince the public to trust them on AI use?
A research report has set out how governments could build public trust in AI service delivery in the face of declining trust in governments across the world. QUT Business School Professor Kevin Desouza and Dr Gregory Dawson from Arizona State University, outlined key trust-building measures in AI use in a…
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#Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting 200m 👨👩👧👦 worldwide. It's passed from 🧍 to 🙍 via small larvae called cercariae released from freshwater
#Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting 200m 👨👩👧👦 worldwide. It's passed from 🧍 to 🙍 via small larvae called cercariae released from freshwater 🐌s. QIMR Berghofer researchers are working to develop vaccines + diagnostics to control the disease. #wotw #wordoftheweek
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Four ARC Future Fellows target sustainability
QUT is celebrating the appointment of four new ARC Future Fellows with grants totalling $4 million for projects that promote sustainability.
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UQ researchers secure funding to boost health outcomes
Two researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $2.4 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support research partnerships and improve health outcomes for women and infants.
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Tiny carnivorous critters: Researchers discover two new Aussie mammals
Two new species of Australia’s tiniest meat-eating marsupials – planigales – have been discovered by a team led by researchers working at QUT in Brisbane and the Western Australian Museum in Perth.
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Associate Professor Min Hong has been awarded a $1m ARC Future Fellowship grant to fund his research into thermoelectric technology.
"One of the most significant aspects of thermoelectric technology is its ability to capture waste heat from industrial processes, power plants and other sources that would otherwise be lost. This clean energy technology has the advantages of zero emissions … it has the potential to combat energy waste and address…
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We are so grateful to the Queensland Government for their $5 million commitment to #QBI announced today which will enable us to rollout clinical trials for our new Alzheimer’s therapy to the regions.
We are so grateful to the Queensland Government for their $5 million commitment to #QBI announced today which will enable us to rollout clinical trials for our new Alzheimer’s therapy to the regions. #UQ #brain #research #science #funding
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AusBiotech 2023 in Brisbane 1-3 November 2023
AusBiotech is Australia’s annual flagship industry conference. With support from the Queensland Government AusBiotech 2023 will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre – 1-3 November 2023.
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Key Technologies in the Bioeconomy: A Global Bioeconomy Alliance Conference - 27-29 September 2023- Brisbane
KTB2023 – Key Technologies in the Bioeconomy: A Global Bioeconomy Alliance Conference will be held Brisbane at the University of Queensland on 27-29 September 2023. The conference will focus on: decarbonisation, critical minerals, sustainable agriculture, Future materials, Local foods and the bioeconomy, and Bioenergy and green hydrogen.
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“This study has concluded that green plum is a climacteric fruit and suggest that further studies exploring these characteristics could increase its commercial potential.”
“This study has concluded that green plum is a climacteric fruit and suggest that further studies exploring these characteristics could increase its commercial potential,” said Dr Fyfe. The green plum (Buchanania obovata) is a small fruit eaten by Aboriginal people in the northern parts of Australia. The trees grow in…
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Platelets can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain
Pre–clinical trials by University of Queensland researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain. Dr Odette Leiter and Dr Tara Walker from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute led a team which discovered platelets, the tiny blood cells critical for blood…
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Sea sequin ‘bling’ links Indonesian islands’ ancient communities
Sewing shell beds onto clothing and items across Indonesian islands dates back 12,000 years ago. The team, led by Griffith University’s Associate Professor Michelle Langley and the Australian National University’s Professor Sue O’Connor, used advanced microscopic analysis to investigate Nautilus shell beads from Makpan Cave on the Indonesian island of…
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Queensland Smithsonian Fellowship to help GLAM sector share collections
A QUT academic has been awarded a Queensland Smithsonian Fellowship to engage with the recently launched Smithsonian Open Access collection in which more than 2.8 million 2D and 3D images have entered into the public domain through Creative Commons.
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UQ ranks among world's top universities
The University of Queensland has ranked 51 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023, maintaining second position in Australia.
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Tool to track climate progress shows fossil fuel producers come up short
More than half of the world's top fossil fuel producers will fail to meet climate targets unless they ramp up decarbonisation plans, according to an international team led by The University of Queensland.
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Study highlights pre-school regional divide and influence on children’s development
A data analysis of Queensland children has found children who attended pre-school displayed lower levels of developmental vulnerabilities based on an educational measure mapping progress during their first year.
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Scientists push boundaries in flu fight
With a new flu season upon us, scientists have been testing new ways of fighting the deadly disease with antibody-based therapies - and they’ve discovered that this approach may be effective in combating influenza B.
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How AI can help turn data into food
Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers at The University of Queensland.
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Food and Beverage Accelerator offers $20 million to boost innovation
Food and beverage manufacturers can apply to share in $20 million to develop their ideas for products and ingredients to grow their business through Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA).
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Wives on the money when partner's brain function declines
Women can competently take over financial decision–making when they perceive a decline in their husband's cognitive ability but the same can't be said for men, according to University of Queensland research.
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$2.9 million in MRFF grants for mental health and children with cerebral palsy
Two Griffith University-led research projects have been successful in gaining grants from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) worth $2.9 million.
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Vaccine breakthrough offers hope against EBV-associated cancers and MS
A cutting-edge vaccine candidate developed by QIMR Berghofer has achieved potent and durable immune protection against Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in pre-clinical models, a breakthrough that could prevent the type of severe viral infection known to be a leading cause of several diseases including multiple sclerosis and various cancers.
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Booster shot being developed to avoid recapturing koalas to fight Chlamydia disease
A booster vaccine using implant technology for koalas is being developed by QUT researchers in the fight against the deadly Chlamydia disease.
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Pictures of pain: how a visual chatbot can help people with chronic pain
Chronic or persistent pain is the main reason people seek medical care in Australia. Yet, most chronic pain is incurable and relies on education, exercise and other interventions for management, making it a complex, common and expensive health challenge. The challenge is more pronounced in the treatment of children and…
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Strengthening partnerships with Vietnam in the beef cattle sectors
Associate Professor Dominic Smith from Griffith Agribusiness has been awarded an Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Grant (AVEG) for the project, Reimagining collaboration in the Australian and Vietnam beef cattle sectors. Researchers from Griffith Agribusiness, Focus Group Go, and Vietnam’s Institute for Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSAR…
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Trial to fill 30–year knowledge gap in cancer surgery
University of Queensland researchers have received a $3.1 million grant for a trial which could revolutionise endometrial cancer treatment.
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Childhood trauma linked to pregnancy complications
A study led by UQ researchers has found women who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence or household substance abuse as children have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.
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Scientists at Mater Research & @UQ_News recently IDed a potential treatment to enhance healing of osteoporosis fractures
Scientists at Mater Research & @UQ_News recently IDed a potential treatment to enhance healing of osteoporosis fractures Prof @AllisonPettit2 said the discovery has the potential to help those with osteoporosis continue to lead active and independent lives
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QUT sustainability champion is Queensland’s new Chief Scientist
QUT Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sustainability), Professor Kerrie Wilson, has been named Queensland’s next Chief Scientist. The five-year whole-of-government appointment will see Professor Wilson play a lead role in Queensland’s response to the threat of climate change on the environment and the state’s continued focus on renewable energy.
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AI-powered photos to help predict catastrophic Australian bushfires
The University of the Sunshine Coast is helping Australia prepare for future catastrophes with a new initiative to predict devastating bushfires.
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ARC research hub to pave the way towards zero-emission power generation technologies
QUT has received $5 million from the Australian Research Council to fund the ARC Research Hub in Zero-emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality.
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ARC training centre targets automated vehicle use in regional Australia
QUT will host and lead the new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions to be established with $5 million funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) plus $5.2 million from centre partners.
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Data uncovers new tick threat times for Australian pets
University of Queensland research reveals that spring, rather than summer, is the peak time for tick paralysis in dogs and cats and there are cases year–round.
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Scientists search for adaptive coral reefs
A James Cook University researcher is set to investigate why some coral reefs are resilient to warming oceans and their potential to adapt into the future.
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With a new flu season upon us, scientists have been testing new ways of fighting the deadly disease with antibody-based therapies.
With a new flu season upon us, scientists have been testing new ways of fighting the deadly disease with antibody-based therapies - and they’ve discovered that this approach may be effective in combating influenza B.
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Tiny worms help with a huge health problem
A world-first human trial at James Cook University using live hookworms to combat diseases such as Type 2 diabetes has proven successful – sparking interest in staging a larger-scale international trial.
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Human-bird backyard interactions soar during lockdowns
An international team of researchers have highlighted the role that the COVID-19 pandemic played in connecting people around the world more with our feathered friends while in lockdowns, finding a surge in interest for bird feeding information and providing more insight into global human-birds interactions.
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World-first guidelines offer sweet dreams for shift workers
A CQUniversity study has brought together international sleep and shift work researchers to gather world-first consensus on how shift workers can best schedule their shuteye.
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She's the top of the pecking order!Congratulations to Researcher of the Year Dr Cheryl McCarthy for her ground-breaking work on automated chicken monitoring.#unisqproud 💛@AgriFuturesAU
She's the top of the pecking order! Congratulations to Researcher of the Year Dr Cheryl McCarthy for her ground-breaking work on automated chicken monitoring. #unisqproud 💛 @AgriFuturesAU
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UQ clinical trials and cohort studies receive boost from NHMRC
Three University of Queensland–led research projects have been awarded more than $11.2 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies grant.
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Joy's research group blends nanotechnology + cell therapy to develop new treatments & diagnostics to arrive directly to the clinic.
Joy's research group blends nanotechnology + cell therapy to develop new treatments & diagnostics to arrive directly to the clinic "I welcome anyone who is interested in the field of ECVs to reach out to our lab and the AIBN in general to discuss ways that we can work together."
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Although the blood-brain barrier keeps out foreign toxins and bacteria from the brain, it remains a huge impediment to drug development for #brain disorders.
Although the blood-brain barrier keeps out foreign toxins and bacteria from the brain, it remains a huge impediment to drug development for #brain disorders. Temporarily opening the blood-brain barrier using focused ultrasound allows for therapeutic drugs to reach their targets.
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Biomarkers are very useful in detecting disease.TheQIMR Berghofer researchers work on discovering or identifying biomarkers for many illnesses such as cancer, glaucoma and liver disease.
Biomarkers are very useful in detecting disease. They are the measure of a change in the body. QIMR Berghofer researchers work on discovering or identifying biomarkers for many illnesses such as cancer, glaucoma and liver disease.
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#UQ researchers have developed new mathematical methods to improve biodiversity protection under different fishing and conservation policy scenarios
#UQ researchers have developed new mathematical methods to improve biodiversity protection under different fishing and conservation policy scenarios ⛴️🎣 The team’s analysis will help inform a long-running debate in fisheries circles concerning the conservation benefits of marine protected areas. @UQ_News @MattHHolden https://t.co/5GaBBT0zZ0
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We are seeking top International PhD students with excellent research capability to carry out projects in Brisbane,
Keen for an Aussie challenge? We are seeking top International PhD students with excellent research capability to carry out projects in Brisbane, Queensland.
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Century–old samples reveal the brain of the Tasmanian tiger
A University of Queensland study has found that, though they looked like wolves, the extinct Tasmanian tiger – or thylacine – had brain cells like other carnivorous marsupials.
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Indigenous health study rolls out across Queensland
A landmark research project will place health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to study the long–term wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
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Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75
A global study co–led by researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has found one in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime.
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What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?
COVID, the flu and RSV spread from person to person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. Here’s how our body fights them off.
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$2.7 million in MRFF grants for MS research and maternity studies
Two Griffith University research projects have been successful in gaining grants from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) worth a combined $2.7 million.
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An AIBN Group Leader, Cheng is researching tech that can concentrate & destroy PFAS from the environment...
An AIBN Group Leader, Cheng is researching tech that can concentrate & destroy PFAS from the environment, while also developing next-gen fluorinated components for energy storage devices, & polymers for use as molecular imaging agents.
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New technology promises rapid and reliable development of new diagnostic tests
QUT researchers have developed a new approach for designing molecular ON-OFF switches based on proteins which can be used in a multitude of biotechnological, biomedical and bioengineering applications.
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In a ground-breaking collaboration, scientists from the @qldmuseum Network and JCU have described the first new species of staghorn coral from the Great Barrier Reef since the 1980s.
🪸In a ground-breaking collaboration, scientists from the @qldmuseum Network and JCU have described the first new species of staghorn coral from the Great Barrier Reef since the 1980s. @TomBridge07 @smithsonian @MTQ_Townsville
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New Future Fellow aims to stabilise RNA cargo in protein ‘cages’
Novel method could help control agricultural pests via RNA delivery.
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Common painkillers could decrease skin cancer risk
Common over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, can decrease risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, according to a study published today in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology…
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New way to map and protect our natural assets
UniSC has joined forces with Sunshine Coast Council to create an innovative ecosystem function mapping tool for all to explore and understand the different services provided by our ecosystems.
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Threatened plant rescue is a Eureka Prize finalist
A botanical mountaintop rescue mission, led by the Australian Tropical Herbarium at James Cook University in Cairns, is a finalist in this year’s prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Antioxidant ‘bee glue’ creates buzz for new Australian industry
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have identified for the first time 16 types of Australian high-grade propolis, or ‘bee glue’, brimming with enough antioxidants and other chemical properties to spark a new national industry for food and health products.
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Think again: how to reduce environmental cost of routinised workplace tasks
A study to explore ways Information Systems (IS) could support eco-efficient behaviour change in organisations found two equally effective IS methods to reduce paper printing by more than 70 per cent.
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What’s my team? What brands need to know before sponsoring a sports team
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found brands should stop focusing on eyeballs and exposure and start adopting a “fit comes first” approach to sponsorship.
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The worst of the pandemic seems over but the kids are not okay, study finds
Young people around the world – including Australia – will feel the fallout of the COVID pandemic for years to come, say the University of the Sunshine Coast researchers behind a new global resource to support them.
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Griffith University and Gene Company partner to create exciting RNA-based COVID anti-viral
Griffith University has entered into a $135 million commercial partnership with Gene Company o further develop a new drug treatment for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
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QIMR Berghofer trials psychedelic-assisted treatment for prolonged grief Genetic discovery could help prevent irreversible blindness in people with glaucoma
International research led by QIMR Berghofer has found hundreds of new genes linked to glaucoma risk, including key genetic targets that could pave the way for treatments that prevent the retinal damage that causes blindness.
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New antibiotics on the way – but not quickly enough
A report by University of Queensland researchers has warned a global crisis of antibiotic resistance is inevitable, despite promising developments in new antibiotics.
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Two new National Industry PhD Program projects underway
A research project to develop advanced AI techniques to analyse retinal blood vessels and one to improve mango plant disease resistance are two QUT PhD research projects that have been successful in the first round of the new National Industry PhD Program.
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Coercive control linked with murder and detection avoidance
Men who use coercive control are more likely to kill their partner and extend their control to conceal her murder as a suicide or accident.
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Movies hold attention more than TV series: QUT research
In a world in which many homes have more screens than people, viewing habits are ever evolving but new research from QUT reveals there is now no such thing as ‘primetime’ and viewers are more likely to give their full attention to a film over a TV series.
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Digital pathology set to be a game changer in the medical industry
Patients will receive faster and more accurate pathology results following a decade–long research project that is set to transform medical diagnosis.
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UQ launches vaccine trial for dogs with bone cancer
University of Queensland veterinary researchers are recruiting pet dogs diagnosed with cancer to test an experimental vaccine.
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Long and slow or fast and furious: the clever way blue-green algae hedge their bets in blooms
Griffith researchers shed new light on how cyanobacteria blooms can continue long after their food source disappears.
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Congratulations to Dr Timothy Wells & his dedicated team on being named finalists in the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Awards.
Congratulations to Dr Timothy Wells & his dedicated team on being named finalists in the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Awards in the Infectious Diseases Research category. @TheWellsLab are working on antibiotic resistance and improving patient outcomes 🔬🦠#FrazerInstUQ
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Research investigates role of coral rubble in reef ecology
QUT PhD researcher Tanya Dodgen, from the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, is conducting an experiment on the Great Barrier Reef looking at ways to deal with areas of coral rubble.
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Research tests whether bioplastics break down in Moreton Bay
A major study in Southeast Queensland is testing how quickly biodegradable plastics break down in waterways, as researchers look for solutions to the world's growing plastics problem.
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Study shows maternal diet could reduce childhood asthma risk Genetic discovery could help prevent irreversible blindness in people with glaucoma
International research led by QIMR Berghofer has found hundreds of new genes linked to glaucoma risk, including key genetic targets that could pave the way for treatments that prevent the retinal damage that causes blindness.
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Cell protein discovery points to healthier ageing
Researchers at The University of Queensland have found an anti–ageing function in a protein deep within human cells. Associate Professor Steven Zuryn and Dr Michael Dai at the Queensland Brain Institute have discovered that a protein called ATSF-1 controls a fine balance between the creation of new mitochondria and the…
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Using satellite imagery to build climate resilience for seaweed farmers in Indonesia
Griffith Agribusiness’ most recent recruit, Dr Zannie Langford, is set to take the lead on a new project, exploring climate change resilience strategies for seaweed farmers in Indonesia. Seaweed farming is Indonesia’s largest marine aquacultural industry, but the variability of ocean conditions and the impact of rainfall on seaweed production…
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New director to lead national timber research centre
The UniSC-based National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life is entering the next and exciting stage of its evolution, with the appointment of new Director, Professor Tripti Singh.
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UniSC secures grants to research iconic species across Queensland
From grey nurse sharks in Moreton Bay and birds of prey on K’gari to manta rays off Cairns and sawfish in Cape York – UniSC has gained new funding for research and citizen science projects to help protect some of the state’s most iconic and threatened species.
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Successful recipients for the Queensland Threatened Species Research Grants announced
The successful recipients for the Queensland Threatened Species Research Grants include 11 projects from across Queensland. The Queensland Threatened Species Research Grants provide funding to eligible recipients for research projects to improve understanding of Queensland’s threatened flora and fauna species and to improve their conservation and recovery.
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Know your enemy – mosquito species in the Pacific
James Cook University researchers have compiled a guide to mosquitoes in the Pacific, to help nations in the region, including Australia, stay one step ahead of the disease-carrying species now triggering unprecedented outbreaks.
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New AI tech helps pick the fittest fish
An Australian-first prototype tool developed by James Cook University researchers plans to give aquaculture farmers an edge in breeding the perfect catch. The Mobile Fish Landmark Detection network (MFLD-net) uses a conveyer belt, industrial camera and an artificial intelligence algorithm to detect the ideal characteristics of barramundi in order to…
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iLAuNCH to blaze a trail in space research | University of Southern Queensland
The Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications, and Hypersonics Hub (iLAuNCH) program is a collaboration of regionally based institutions, led by the University of Southern Queensland with The Australian National University, and the University of South Australia. iLAuNCH brings together over 20 industry organisations and three universities to build Australia’s…
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In case you missed it... Our researchers are investigating 'cancer fog'! 🩷@BlushCancerCare l
Breast cancer patients and survivors tend to suffer from a condition called “cancer fog” – and now a University of Southern Queensland study might have uncovered the reason why. The first-of-its-kind study, published in the journal The Breast suggests reduced cerebrovascular function, could explain why breast cancer survivors experience changes…
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Genetic discovery could accelerate glaucoma treatment, but more study participants needed
"Our findings are exciting because for the first time we’ve discovered the set of genes that could be targeted to induce ‘neuro-protection’ in the retinal cells," @QIMRBerghofer's Professor Stuart MacGregor said. International research led by QIMR Berghofer has found hundreds of new genes linked to a person’s risk of developing…
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QUT Retweeted @MargaretSheil The Australia-China Joint Research Centre on Biofuels and Biorefining opens
QUT Retweeted @MargaretSheil The Australia-China Joint Research Centre on Biofuels and Biorefining opens. QUT is proud to partner with #Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion to explore #newenergy options for sugarcane fibres thanks to a $1 million ACSRF Joint Research Centre grant.
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The ability to reconnect nerve cells in humans following an injury is a huge goal in science, and a solution may have been found.
The ability to reconnect nerve cells in humans following an injury is a huge goal in science, and a solution may have been found in nature by studying microscopic roundworms called C. elegans. Researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute have found it is able to spontaneously repair a broken nerve…
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Battle for the skies: Drones and endangered birds
The alarming impact of drones on one critically endangered shorebird species has been revealed in research led by The University of Queensland. PhD candidate Joshua Wilson from UQ’s School of the Environment led the research, which involved conducting 240 drone approaches of flocks of birds in Moreton Bay.
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Multi-million dollar funding boost for BioSpine
A crucial Griffith University research program focusing on digitally-enabled rehabilitation technology for spinal cord injury has received a $3.8 million funding boost courtesy of the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC).
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More children are getting Type 1 diabetes, and researchers, including Mater Researcher Professor Jo Forbes, are working to find out, “why?
More children are getting Type 1 diabetes, and researchers, including Mater Researcher Professor Jo Forbes, are working to find out, “why?”. Type 1 diabetes in children is twice as common now than it was 20-years ago.
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Plastics are breaking up not down in lakes worldwide
For the first time plastics have been assessed in lakes across the world, with some found to be worse impacted than oceans. The study shows that plastic fragments and fibres from washing clothes and packaging residues in freshwater lakes and reservoirs are higher than those in plastic islands in the…
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Rethinking the role of charity in a cost–of–living crisis
University of Queensland research has found a direct link between levels of government income support and people's need for charitable assistance.
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Developer dollars not enough to save species
Financial payments made by land developers to offset their impacts on threatened species may fall short, according to University of Queensland–led research.
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AI to revolutionise barramundi farming
Computer simulations are key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land–based agriculture, according to a University of Queensland researcher.
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Where are Australians breathing the most microplastics indoors?
Griffith University researchers have taken a forensic look at the amount of airborne microplastics indoors in Australia and the results are confronting. Published in Science of The Total Environment, the researchers collected and filtered samples of air from seven indoor environments on the Gold Coast where people spend most of…
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Empowering Pacific Island economies through digital transformation
Griffith University has joined forces with ReGov Technologies in Malaysia to connect vulnerable economies in the Pacific Islands to global markets through the National Digital Innovation Launchpad (NDIL).
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Novel adhesive offers path for reef restoration projects
QUT researchers are developing an underwater adhesive gel inspired by nature and investigating ways of using it on coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef, to accelerate the natural stabilisation process and reef recovery such as by coral planting.
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Grants break down barriers to space and inclusivity
Griffith citizen science projects win Queensland Engaging Science Grants.
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Congratulations to #TRI-based @QUT researcher Professor Gene Tyson who has been awarded $3.3M ARC Laureate Fellowship.
Congratulations to #TRI-based @QUT researcher Professor Gene Tyson who has been awarded $3.3M ARC Laureate Fellowship for a project titled 'From a descriptive to a predictive understanding of the human microbiome'.
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Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered the venom of a notorious caterpillar has a surprising ancestry and could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs.
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Project to accurately identify childhood wheeze to improve clinical outcomes
Professor Anne Chang and team have received $749,917 to define wheeze, the breath sound which may indicate asthma in children, from the Medical Research Future Fund’s Assessment of High-cost Gene Treatments and Digital Health Interventions grants.
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Alpine habitat may be more susceptible to bushfire
Griffith University researchers have revealed new findings about how Australia’s most biologically diverse alpine habitat is responding to climate change and bushfires. Capturing the dynamics of climate change and vegetation of 455 square kilometres of Australia’s highest area surrounding Mount Kosciuszko, researchers assessed vegetation cover through a timeseries of Landsat…
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North West Queenslanders experience the future of transport with ZOE2
Mount Isa community members are this week participating in hands-on, on-road demonstrations of the Department of Transport and Main Roads' Level 4 connected and automated research prototype vehicle, ZOE2, as part of a pilot program being delivered by TMR, QUT, iMOVE Australia and the Motor Accident Insurance Commission.
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A team of Mater Researchers are trialling a new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine at Mater Mothers' Hospital that could deliver single dose protection and reduce hospitalisation rates of premature babies after discharge. Learn more
A team of Mater Researchers are trialling a new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine at Mater Mothers' Hospital that could deliver single dose protection and reduce hospitalisation rates of premature babies after discharge. Learn more
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The brain processes an enormous amount of sensory input into useful information.
The brain processes an enormous amount of sensory input into useful information. This is achieved by increasingly complex representations - from photons reaching our eyes, to simple features like orientation, all the way to recognition of a familiar face.
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What the future of youth mental health care might look like, as brain study reaches milestone
As the Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study (LABS) turns 5, Professor Daniel Hermens from UniSC's Thompson Institute has published research suggesting the future of preventative mental health could lie in giving 12-year-olds brain scans.
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UniSQ awarded more than $1m for ARC Linkage Projects | University of Southern Queensland
UniSQ awarded more than $1m for ARC Linkage Projects. The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded two University of Southern Queensland research grants totalling more than $1 million in the latest round of Linkage Projects. The funding will support projects from developing advanced fire-retardant composite resins for manufacturing bushfire-safe wind…
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Clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice
A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need for dialysis by 25 per cent.
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Queensland native forestry can help achieve global environment goals
Research conducted by The University of Queensland revealed that Queensland native forestry, including timber harvesting, could actually help conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate risks.
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Medical receptionists bear the brunt of patient aggression
University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife, and causing lasting harm. Dr Fiona Willer from UQ’s Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing led a review of 20 studies across five countries, analysing aggression faced by receptionists in medical clinics and…
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Radio remains top of the pops
It may be a technology developed in the 19th century, but James Cook University researchers have found radio still offers a surprising range and depth of experience to listeners today. JCU psychology lecturer Dr Amanda Krause led a study investigating how radio personnel and listeners regard the purpose of radio…
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Australian #STEM start-up secures $3M funding to grow plants on the Moon 🌱🌙
Australian #STEM start-up secures $3M funding to grow plants on the Moon 🌱🌙 "Space should be for everyone" Lauren Fell, #QUT researcher and Lunaria One Program Lead
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Griffith University Retweeted @AusSMC 🐯 @Griffith_Uni say they have 'fingerprinted' metabolism across the Animal Kingdom
Griffith University Retweeted @AusSMC 🐯 @Griffith_Uni say they have 'fingerprinted' metabolism across the Animal Kingdom
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VR Dreaming transports students 20,000 years to teach traditional health and healing
Set at a fireside beneath a magnificent celestial tapestry, a new virtual reality experience from Griffith University’s First People’s Health Unit invites you to listen and learn hands-on about knowledge from 20,000-years ago. Professor James Charles, Director of Griffith’s First People’s Health Unit (FPHU), is honouring the wisdom and work…
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qimrberghofer Retweeted @TropicalmedMDPI 📖Read the Editor's Choice of Papers:The Emergence of Japanese #Encephalitis in Australia and the Implications for a #Vaccination Strategy
qimrberghofer Retweeted @TropicalmedMDPI 📖Read the Editor's Choice of Papers:The Emergence of Japanese #Encephalitis in Australia and the Implications for a #Vaccination Strategy
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Discovery of one hundred fatty acids opens up new research trajectories
Fatty acids are the molecular building blocks that form the lipids essential for life. While some lipids form cell membranes, others are present naturally as triglycerides in body fat and the waxes on our hair and skin.
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This is a 3D model of an actual neuron, scanned with a microscope + rendered into a 3D model.
This is a 3D model of an actual neuron, scanned with a microscope + rendered into a 3D model.They're used to study disease such as Alzheimer’s + Parkinson’s in our Cellular and Molecular Neurodegeneration Laboratory. Discover more about our research:
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UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner
University of Queensland research has found people are more attracted to those who look like them.
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Lasering lava to forecast volcanic eruptions
University of Queensland researchers have optimised a new technique to help forecast how volcanoes will behave, which could save lives and property around the world.
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Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease
University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of developing a common and sometimes fatal intestinal disease is inherited. Dr Yeda Wu and Professor Naomi Wray from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience have studied the causes of diverticular disease of intestine (DivD), an overlooked…
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Rainforest plant could hold key to lung fibrosis treatment
Initial results show promise for rainforest compound to treat lung fibrosis patients. Researchers from Griffith University’s NatureBank and Metro North Health in Brisbane have found a natural product derived from a Queensland rainforest tree that may hold the key to treating and reversing life-threatening lung diseases, including silicosis.
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Sea jellies exhibit illuminates interest in marine life: survey
Survey shows exhibit takes the sting out of attitudes towards sea jellies.
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Listen to our latest #BodyLab podcast as host Clare Blake speaks with A/Professor Navarro about this exciting new research:
Listen to our latest #BodyLab podcast as host Clare Blake speaks with A/Professor Navarro about this exciting new research:
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UQ and Japan partner to grow global food security and fuel sustainability
The University of Queensland has secured an internationally significant partnership with the Japanese Government that will boost research and innovation around commercial production of sustainable biofuels.
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Reef sharks at much higher risk of extinction than previously thought
Overfishing is driving reef sharks toward extinction, according to a James Cook University scientist who led a major new study published today in Science.
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i-RAT: a new tool for more efficient sugarcane irrigation
James Cook University researchers have released an online tool allowing cane farmers to compare various irrigation management options, that will cut electricity and water usage and boost profits.
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New research reveals the dangers facing Aussie cyclists
A new report from the University of the Sunshine Coast has shed light on the biggest risks facing cyclists on Australia’s roads. It is the culmination of 12 months of data collected by the Cyclist Reporting of Incidents Tool (CRIT), an app developed by UniSC to gather information about crashes and…
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Bettong genes reveal a problem
Scientists surveying the endangered northern bettong have discovered one particular sub-population of the species is in significant trouble and needs urgent help.
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Clinical trial to test potential new treatment in global fight against malaria
A clinical trial will test the effectiveness of a new antimalarial drug that could help to combat the mosquito-borne disease in parts of the world where malaria parasites are becoming resistant to current treatments.
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The 2023 Women in Industry Awards winner for the Excellence in Engineering Award is Elsa Antunes from James Cook University.
The 2023 Women in Industry Awards winner for the Excellence in Engineering Award is Elsa Antunes from James Cook University. Elsa graduated her PhD in chemical engineering in 2018 and in the five years since has shown ambitious leadership and innovation in the engineering sector. She has been promoted to…
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Covering children checks cancer
Study reveals children wearing sun smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period. James Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi-year study comparing mole counts on more than 500 under four-year-olds.
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Passion project revitalising flagging fruit industry
A new breeding strategy to reboot Australia's passionfruit industry is being led by researchers at The University of Queensland.
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Human rights vital for conservation
Researchers at James Cook University say acknowledging human rights is an essential part of protecting marine ecosystems.
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Professor Gene Tyson awarded $3.3M ARC Laureate Fellowship
Professor Gene Tyson has received a $3.3million ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship for a project titled, 'From a descriptive to a predictive understanding of the human microbiome'.
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“We expect this project will result in new materials and methods for advanced battery technology
“We expect this project will result in new materials and methods for advanced battery technology while also supporting the national priority of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” -Dr LuoStoked to have industry partners @ESIAsiaPacific + @ANSTO on board🔗
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Genetic discovery could help prevent irreversible blindness in people with glaucoma Genetic discovery could help prevent irreversible blindness in people with glaucoma
International research led by QIMR Berghofer has found hundreds of new genes linked to glaucoma risk, including key genetic targets that could pave the way for treatments that prevent the retinal damage that causes blindness.
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First Australian study of patient experience of Voluntary Assisted Dying process
Specially trained voluntary assisted dying care navigators have greatly improved access to assisted dying in Victoria, a patient experience study by QUT Australian Health Law Research Centre has found.
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Maths model aims to cut elective surgery waiting lists
A collaborative research project has proposed a new way of studying elective surgery waits with a mathematical algorithm that has the potential to significantly transform the management of surgical waiting lists.
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How climate and water management affect streamflow seasonality
New Griffith-led research has found that climate and river management have impacted both the amount of water and when it arrives. Published in Ecological Indicators, researchers from Griffith University and the University of Queensland investigated the change in the occurrence of streamflow due to climate change (through a change in…
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Artificial light is having a variety of impacts on the natural behaviour of nocturnal microbats in Brisbane, according to #UQ research. 🦇💡🦇Read:
Artificial light is having a variety of impacts on the natural behaviour of nocturnal microbats in Brisbane, according to #UQ research. 🦇💡🦇Read:
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Rising monkey and pig populations pose human disease risk
Exploding populations of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia are threatening native forests and disease outbreaks in livestock and people, according to research led by The University of Queensland.
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Vaccine to protect crocodiles and multi–million dollar industry
A UQ–developed vaccine will protect farmed saltwater crocodiles from West Nile virus, providing economic and biodiversity benefits to northern Australia.
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New venom discovery from deadly cone snails
UQ researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms for drug development.
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From little things, big things can grow
Promotion of simple behaviours such as recycling plastic waste can lead to positive spill-over into a wider range of climate-related, sustainable behaviours, QUT researchers have found.
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QUT awarded $3M to build Australia’s first comprehensive human microbiome biobank
QUT has been awarded a $3 million grant to build The Australian Human Microbiome Biobank. The three-year project will build a new cultivation platform to enable the isolation and genomic characterisation of tens of thousands of microbial strains from the human body.
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UQ rises in world university rankings
The University of Queensland has jumped seven places to be ranked 43 in the world in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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A 'digital health revolution' to tackle chronic diseases
A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalisations, tackle complications and cut health costs.
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Personal best for QUT in World University Rankings
QUT has posted its strongest performance in a ranking of the world’s top universities, rising 33 places to be named in the top 13 per cent of ranked universities around the world.
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Cooking up a future for Australian yams
Promoting the cultivation and use of a nutritious and tasty native plant tuber is the aim of a research project at The University of Queensland. PhD candidate Fawale Samson Olumide is studying Australian yams, the edible roots of a climbing plant which were a vital food for Indigenous peoples in…
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Global data study on COVID-19 to help fight future pandemics
New research that analysed complex global COVID-19 datasets has found new ways to simplify information to aid health authorities to tackle future outbreaks. Researchers from QUT Centre for Data Science in collaboration with scientists from Italy and Switzerland used advanced statistical and data science models to extract information on a…
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After being cut, neurons (blue) extend elaborate arbours trying to reach their disconnected half. The tissue surrounding them (magenta) functions as railways guiding regeneration.📸 Igor Bonacossa Pereira#science #brain #neuroscience #art #neurons #rese
After being cut, neurons (blue) extend elaborate arbours trying to reach their disconnected half. The tissue surrounding them (magenta) functions as railways guiding regeneration.📸 Igor Bonacossa Pereira#science #brain #neuroscience #art #neurons #research pic.twitter.com/6xnehX5sPi
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Yeast dust makes a cheap, fast virus test
Researchers from The University of Queensland have made a dust from baker's yeast that can detect COVID–19 and could safeguard communities against future pandemics. The powdery ‘nanoprobes’ developed at UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) are synthetic yeast fragments which can be deployed in environments such as airports…
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Attack worm may be new biocontrol weapon
A strain of roundworm discovered for the first time in Australian pine plantations during University of the Sunshine Coast-led research could become the timber industry’s latest biocontrol weapon.
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UQ partners with Paralympics Australia to put Brisbane on track for 2032 gold
Brisbane is set to become a hub for Paralympic sport with the announcement of a nationally–significant partnership between The University of Queensland and Paralympics Australia.
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Design finalists show seaweed fashion to Big Apple
A recyclable seaweed fabric to fight fashion waste and a vertical plant growth kit that texts its owner to top up water will put UniSC Design students on the global stage this week.
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Begging dolphins prompt calls to reform recreational fishing
University of Queensland researchers say bottlenose dolphins in Moreton Bay off Brisbane could be teaching other dolphins to 'beg' for food from recreational fishers, with the behaviour creating short and long–term risks.
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Turtle lifeline - the University of the Sunshine Coast is leading the establishment of a centre in Hervey Bay.
Starving and battling a mystery 'soft shell' syndrome, endangered marine turtles in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region are in a tough fight for survival. To improve their chances, the University of the Sunshine Coast is leading the establishment of a centre in Hervey Bay dedicated to their recovery and research, with…
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More exposure needed for cosmetic breast enhancement risks
Complications after cosmetic breast augmentation are more common than other cosmetic plastic surgery yet many women who undergo such procedures are often in the dark about the associated risks say QUT researchers.
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Photos of kangaroos to put focus on their protection
A UniSC study is underway to fill gaps in knowledge about the Fraser Coast’s kangaroo populations – and photographs by visitors and residents will play a vital role.
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Funding boost creating a buzz for insect research
A study looking into the effects of climate change on insects within Lamington National Park is set to go international following a funding injection of $470,000.
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Vaginal microbes could lead to a better understanding of HIV
Vaginal microbes are at the centre of a novel discovery that aims to investigate if these bacteria trap HIV or act as a courier service to deliver the virus to the host within the human body.
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This work would not have been possible without the clamp2 technology co-invented @UQ
CMM@UQ Retweeted @Ari1saacs: 3/3 This work would not have been possible without the clamp2 technology co-invented by Keith Chappell, @DWatterson_ and @ProfPaulYoung
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UQ researchers tackle viruses with pandemic potential
Researchers have shed light on how a highly infectious virus, that has recently transferred from animals to people, is able to enter human cells. The University of Queensland’s Dr Ariel Isaacs and Dr Yu Shang Low have uncovered the structure of the fusion protein of Langya virus, which was discovered…
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UQ researchers secure $2.6 million in ARC funding
Six University of Queensland research teams will share $2.6 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to support their innovative research and develop industry partnerships.
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Spider venom for MND research receives funding
Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of Queensland projects which have received funding to develop treatments for motor neurone disease (MND).
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Better quality sleep at heart of new QUT research centre
A Centre for Biomechanics and Sleep Research has opened at QUT to provide a space for discovery and development of cutting-edge, sleep health focussed knowledge and technology, exploring the relationship between sleep quality, lying alignment, and lying biomechanics.
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First annual report reveals lived experience of Queenslanders with disability
A Griffith University-led research initiative to discover the lived experience of Queenslanders with disability was released at Australia’s Disability Strategy Forum in Brisbane today.
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Video games spark exciting new frontier in neuroscience
University of Queensland researchers have used an algorithm from a video game to gain insights into the behaviour of molecules within live brain cells.
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Chinese Daigou shoppers a new type of entrepreneur: QUT research
The Chinese practice of Daigou – to ‘buy on behalf of’ – has grown from a seemingly disorganised practice associated with individuals cleaning out supermarkets of baby formula to a multi-billion-dollar phenomenon according to QUT researchers.
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Researchers put football calendar and workload under microscope
QUT researchers have conducted an overview of athlete workloads in the premier codes of football across the world with insights from some big international names in high performance sport.
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Safety vests and helmets make cyclists look ‘less human’ to other road users
Bike riders wear helmets and high-vis vests to reduce their vulnerability on the road. Problem is a new study finds this dehumanises cyclists, putting them more at risk of aggression from drivers.
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Dark energy study releases first insights
Understanding the mysterious force behind the expanding universe is a step closer with the first tranche of data released from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI).
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QUT joins forces with Google to use AI to monitor wildlife
Google Australia has partnered with the QUT and the Australian Acoustics Observatory (A2O) to develop an AI model using automatic audio detection to identify and monitor bird species.
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Monitoring program highlights importance of reef preservation
A monitoring program to help inform decisions about sustainable use and long-term conservation of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is currently underway. Co-designed by the CSIRO, CQUniversity and James Cook University with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) - SEABORNE (Sustainable usE And Benefits fOR mariNE) is a…
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History made as JCU honours first Indigenous Chancellor
James Cook University’s first female and Indigenous Chancellor will be celebrated in a historic ceremony on Thursday afternoon.
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Over 800 million set to live with back pain by 2050
Lower back pain will affect more than 800 million people worldwide by 2050, a new study co-authored by a CQUniversity academic has warned. Analysis of over 30 years of Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data has shown the number of cases of low back pain is growing, with modelling suggesting…
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Research reveals ants inflict pain with neurotoxins
University of Queensland researchers have shown for the first time that some of the world's most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom. Dr Sam Robinson and colleagues at UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience discovered the ant neurotoxins while studying the Australian green ant and South American…
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Researchers from the #QUT XR Screen Futures Hub are working on #VR & #AugmentedReality techniques that could open up new ways to view the #Brisbane2032 Games
Researchers from the #QUT XR Screen Futures Hub are working on #VR & #AugmentedReality techniques that could open up new ways to view the #Brisbane2032 Games – both inside & outside the stadium. #QUTCreativeIndustries
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Cute, carnivorous & endangered: This little Crest-tailed Mulgara is one of 404 species featured in a new book on Australian #mammals.
Cute, carnivorous & endangered: This little Crest-tailed Mulgara is one of 404 species featured in a new book on Australian #mammals by #QUT ecologist Dr Andrew Baker & @QldEnvironment conservation officer Dr Ian Gynther @qldmuseum #QUTScience
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Fertiliser study reveals opportunities for increased profitability for mango farmers in Southern Vietnam
Researchers from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have proven that lower application rates of fertilisers do not affect the yield or quality of two mango varieties in Southern Vietnam. An investigation into the current fertiliser practices of smallholder mango farmers in Dong Thap and Tien Giang provinces found that the…
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Researcher’s giant feat defending native forest and prime koala habitat
Dr Timothy Cadman has successfully secured the protection of local hardwood areas once primed for logging, including native forest belonging to the proposed Great Koala National Park along the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Thanks to the support of extensive fieldwork, satellite mapping software and historical imagery, Dr…
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$30 million funding for QUT palliative care projects
QUT research projects have received nearly $30 million from Federal Government funding to fund palliative care projects - $12.5M for Palliative Care Education and Training Collaborative; $900,000 for End of Life Law for Clinicians; $15.9M for the national End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) service.
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Native tobacco plants reborn as 'biofactories' for medicines
University of Queensland researchers have shown Australian tobacco plants could be used as 'biofactories' to manufacture medicines on a large scale. Professor David Craik and Dr Mark Jackson from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience have demonstrated native wild tobacco can potentially produce large quantities of drugs, cheaper and more sustainably…
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Ultrasound breaks new ground for forearm fractures in children
Trial findings could alleviate emergency department wait times and added stress on families. Portable ultrasound devices could provide an alternative to x-ray machines for diagnosing forearm fractures in children in a move that could alleviate waiting times for families in hospital emergency departments (ED).
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QCIF Retweeted @GalaxyAustralia: 6 million jobs ✔️✔️This week Australian researchers ticked over 6 million jobs submitted to Galaxy Australia
Over 6 million jobs have been submitted and more than 75,000 workflows have been run on Galaxy Australia by researchers, demonstrating the platform's immense value in facilitating research across a range of fields. Galaxy Australia is a hosted web-accessible platform that lets you conduct accessible, reproducible, and transparent computational biological…
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Study finds double threat for endangered Australian east coast shark
A 10-year study has found the slow birthrate and night-time wanderings of pregnant grey nurse sharks away from no-take marine protected areas are putting the fierce-looking but mild-mannered species at further risk of extinction.
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Trials for possible cholesterol vaccine to begin in Moreton Bay
A possible vaccine for elevated cholesterol is set to be trialled in Moreton Bay at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The trial, sponsored by biotech company Vaxxinity based in the United States, is a “phase one” trial to test the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in people with…
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When, not if, businesses will be hit by new deepfake scams: be prepared
Organisations are at high risk of reputational damage, extortion and IP theft by synthetic media - AI generated content, such as deepfakes, are so realistic that humans can’t tell them apart from authentic media up to 50 per cent of the time.
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Researchers have discovered calls to the Queensland Ambulance Service increase by more than 20% during some kinds of heatwaves
Researchers have discovered calls to the Queensland Ambulance Service increase by more than 20% during some kind of heatwaves, and say communities need to be more aware of the danger as heatwaves grow in number and severity.
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TAAHC 2023 Seed Funding and Clinician Researcher Fellowship Funding Rounds announced
Two Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) Funding Rounds announced. Clinician Researcher Fellowship Scheme provides protected, guaranteed time for a clinician to undertake research within one or more of TAAHC's research themes. The Seed Funding Scheme provides funding for collaborative, translational research projects that address TAAHC strategic research themes.
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Nanoparticles deliver brain cancer treatment
University of Queensland researchers have developed a nanoparticle to take a chemotherapy drug into fast growing, aggressive brain tumours. Research team lead Dr Taskeen Janjua from UQ’s School of Pharmacy said the new silica nanoparticle can be loaded with temozolomide, a small molecule drug used to treat tumours known as…
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Social networks the key to water management & sanitation in the Pacific
A Griffith-led study has found traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management & sanitation in the Pacific. Published in Water Policy, this is the first study of its kind that investigates how social networks are being used to support improved rural water, sanitation and hygiene…
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UniSC: 5 PhD scholarships in tropical forest restoration at the Tropical Forests and People Research Centre
UniSC: @IUFRO: 5 PhD scholarships in tropical forest restoration at the Tropical Forests and People Research Centre! TFPRC is inviting applications for five PhD scholarships that are available for projects related to restoration of degraded tropical forest landscapes in the Philippines.
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Funnel-web spider venom varies
Scientists studying the most venomous spider in the world have found the venom of some varies depending on circumstances – which could provide insights into how they could be of use for human health.
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#QUT researchers produce a playbook for business and organisations on preparing for and dealing with new type of deepfake scams.
#QUT researchers produce a playbook for business and organisations on preparing for and dealing with new type of deepfake scams - 'When, not if, business hit by new deepfake scams: be prepared'. Organisations are at high risk of reputational damage, extortion and IP theft by synthetic media - AI generated…
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A new UniSC-led program is helping Indigenous high school students find self-belief through their culture.
A new UniSC-led program is helping Indigenous high school students find self-belief through their culture, and use it as a driving force to aim high in their education and careers. Read more about Marigurim-Yan (Strong Walk) here
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Older people need stronger media voice: QUT research
If news organisations in Australia created a ‘round’ for reporting on ageing and aged care issues, the often-marginalised sector would be better represented, and entrenched ageism potentially less prevalent say QUT researchers.
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New tech transforming construction skills training
New tech-advanced training methods for construction workers have been tested in an Australia-first study into the effectiveness of training delivered using virtual reality. The three-year project involved a partnership of leading researchers from QUT, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) and Next World Enterprise, with support from several registered training operators.
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A Botox discovery that could save lives
Researchers from The University of Queensland have determined how Botox – a drug made from a deadly biological substance – enters brain cells. Professor Frederic Meunier and Dr Merja Joensuu at UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute have discovered the specific molecular mechanism by which the highly deadly Botulinum neurotoxin type-A, more…
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Building airstrips in Antarctica from a freezer in Queensland
How two engineers from the University of the Sunshine Coast are taking on "one of the last great polar logistical problems."
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Scientists deliver UniSC vaccine to wild koalas
A koala chlamydia vaccine created and tested at the University of the Sunshine Coast is a step closer to protecting large populations of koalas in the wild.
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‘Nemo’s’ remarkable gene switch to a life on the reef
A new study has found extraordinary genetic changes in reef fish as they transition from hatched larvae living in the open ocean to becoming juvenile reef-dwellers.
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Small, fast-growing reef fishes evolved in a warming ocean
James Cook University scientists have found coral reef fish developed faster growth rates in the warm oceans of the past, 50 to 60 million years ago. These small and fast-growing fishes epitomise the productive coral reefs of today.
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JCU to develop a better breeding barra with ARC Early Career Research Industry Fellowship
A James Cook University researcher’s plan to develop a barramundi capable of reaching sexual maturity twice as fast could revolutionise Australia’s fast-growing aquaculture industry.
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Abuse and neglect put kids on fast track to crime
Researchers examining the effect bad childhoods have on youth criminals say some types of experience have a greater effect on criminality than others.
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Building healthier, stronger Torres Strait communities from within
A James Cook University-based health research team will collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the fight against chronic disease.
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CQU research project supports female sweet potato producers in PNG
In the Metuyufa village in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a group of ‘mama’ farmers are proudly feeding their children and building viable businesses, with support from a CQUniversity research project to improve yields and grow income.
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The real cost of your chocolate habit: new research reveals the bittersweet truth of cocoa farming in Africa's forests
By generating new high-resolution maps, researchers found cocoa plantations were causing far worse forest destruction in West Africa than previously thought.
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Revolutionising ACL research and recovery for female athletes will be Bourne’s legacy
For a professional athlete, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is not just a painful blow to the knee, but often their career and quality of life. Despite much of the research around ACL tear being male-centric, Dr Matthew Bourne from Griffith’s Menzies Health Institute Queensland said ACL ruptures occur…
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Prolonged Intimate Partner Violence puts children at risk
A University of Queensland study has found a child's repeated exposure to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) puts them at higher risk of behavioural problems. IPV is a pattern of behaviour between adults that includes physical, sexual, psychological violence and threats of violence which can have negative impacts on children who…
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Important research from @DrRossDwyer identifying the factors putting the already vulnerable grey nurse shark, at further risk of extinction.
Important research from @DrRossDwyer identifying the factors putting the already vulnerable grey nurse shark, at further risk of extinction. It's estimated there's only 400 breeding animals left in the wild.
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Athletes who hydrate dominate
Maximising your running potential might be as simple as drinking more water during training. Male athletes who drink more water during training can run farther according to a new study which has implications for professional sportspeople and weekend warriors alike.
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Life in The Shipping Lane Project investigates migrating humpbacks in busy bay
Researchers, government and stakeholders take proactive approach to understand the behaviour of whales in Moreton Bay. Professor Susan Bengtson Nash, from Griffith University’s Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, is leading the three-year Australian Research Council Linkage project ‘Life in The Shipping Lane’
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Recognition for promising UQ biomedical research
A promising treatment for inflammatory bowel disease and a pre–clinical drug candidate for a devastating neurological condition are among four UQ research projects to receive support from Australia's national biotech incubator – CUREator.
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Why was Brisbane’s 2022 flood different?
11 years on from the devastating 2011 flood, why was the Brisbane 2022 flood different? Why did it inundate areas untouched since 1974?
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What marsupials can teach us about brain development
University of Queensland research has revealed features of early human brain development are mimicked in the brains of marsupials.
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CMM@UQ Retweeted @micro_au: Silk strands emerging from glands on a spider’s abdomen.
Silk strands emerging from glands on a spider’s abdomen. Spider silk is a protein that hardens as it emerges. It can be as strong as steel, has wound healing properties and is being investigated for microscale optical fibres. By Dr Bronwen Cribb @CMMUQ1
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Koala chlamydia vaccine study exceeds expectations, says top researcher
A world-first QUT study to vaccinate a wild koala population in the Gold Coast hinterland against the deadly Chlamydia disease has exceeded expectations of researchers, with a new grand joey added to the brood.
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Tick tock – the liver controls the circadian clock
University of Queensland research has revealed liver cells influence the body's internal circadian clock, which was previously believed to be solely controlled by the brain.
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ARC Training Centre for Behavioural Insights for Technology Adoption opens
A QUT-researcher led training centre, the $6.5 million Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Behavioural Insights for Technology Adoption (BITA), has officially opened today. (May 17).
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Research project to provide a springboard for Australia’s first biopharm
QUT has taken a critical step towards establishing Australia’s first “biopharm” to make life-saving medicines and vaccines in plants, with a $4 million project to develop a new biologic treatment for a potentially deadly parasite that preys on people and livestock worldwide.
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Design of many aged-care facilities may promote isolation and mobility loss
The design of some Australian nursing homes may be worsening the health and quality of life of residents, say QUT researchers whose study found many residents prefer spending hours in their room to socialising or participating in activities in communal areas.
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Impacts of YouTube on loneliness and mental health
Frequent users of YouTube have higher levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression according to researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP).
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ARC Early Career Industry Fellowships awarded to two environmental sustainability projects
Two QUT researchers from the School of Biology and Environmental Science have been awarded ARC Early Career Industry Fellowships.
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AI helps map the 'postal workers' in cells
University of Queensland researchers have used artificial intelligence to build a 3D map of key cell components to better understand dementia and infectious diseases including COVID–19.
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Australian fruit holds the key to citrus disease resistance
A comprehensive map of the genome of a native lime species that is resistant to a devastating citrus disease could be the key to preventing that disease entering Australia.
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Singing humpback whales respond to wind noise, but not boats
A University of Queensland study has found humpback whales sing louder when the wind is noisy, but don't have the same reaction to boat engines.
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Cancer may lurk in 'normal looking' skin
A UQ study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun–damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.
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UQ early career researchers awarded $3.4 million
Eight University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $3.4 million through the Australian Research Council's (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships.
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Understanding self–directed ageism
Normal age–related changes in how we think, perceive and reason may increase the risk of older people viewing themselves through a negative and ageist lens, University of Queensland research suggests. The study led by Professor Julie Henry from UQ’s School of Psychology looked at why self-directed ageism is common.
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Community can help with next vaccines as flu reaches pre-pandemic levels
As influenza infections in Australia return to pre-pandemic levels, the University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials Centre seeking people to help with the development of the next generation of vaccines.
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Stinging tree injects promise of pain relief
University of Queensland researchers have identified a unique pain pathway targeted by a notorious Australian stinging tree and say it could point the way to new, non–opioid pain relief.
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Tourism experts employ science to discover what makes a tourist tick
Discovering the rhyme and reason behind tourist behaviour is a science for which the Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) has launched a cutting-edge laboratory. The Biosensor Lab offers the ability to combine psycho-physiological biometrics with traditional self-report measures to gain deeper insights into tourism phenomena.
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We often discuss Vaxxas’ needle-free nanopatch as an AIBN success story, given the origins of the tech in our research.
We often discuss Vaxxas’ needle-free nanopatch as an AIBN success story, given the origins of the tech in our research. But it's also part of a much bigger picture. 🔗 Here @australian examines Vaxxas & Brisbane’s burgeoning biomedical landscape
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QUT Retweeted @HazardsResearch: Last year’s floods in NSW & Qld were devastating. Our research captured the lived experience of so many
Last year’s floods in NSW & Qld were devastating. Our research captured the lived experience of so many. Findings out now at http://naturalhazards.com.au/floods2022 This research would not be possible without those who share their story.
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🌾Prof. Peter Grace of @QUT’s School of Biology & #Environmental Science, has been involved with TERN since its commencement
🌾Prof. Peter Grace of @QUT’s School of Biology & #Environmental Science, has been involved with TERN since its commencement & among his many current projects, he works with industry, looking at the #carbon balance of grasslands.
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The Translational Science Hub is now part of the @TRI_info community!
Translational Research Institute Retweeted @SanofiANZ: The Translational Science Hub is now part of the @TRI_info community! Today Sanofi and our TSH partners @QldGov @UQ and @Griffith_Uni met around 100 people based in the TRI where one of our offices will be located, ready for the new team to begin!
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Physical activity could prevent depression and anxiety and reduce burden on healthcare
Engaging in physical activity for up to 150 minutes a week could prevent 185,000 new cases of anxiety and 1.1 million episodes of depression. These are the latest findings from Griffith University researchers, who found a causal link between physical activity and depression and anxiety, providing empirical support for the consideration…
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Recycle? Recover? New framework aids best practice food waste management
A new approach for companies to decide on the best ways for managing their food loss and waste has been developed by a QUT PhD researcher.
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A major research collab with @BostonGeneCorp led by Mater Research Senior Research Fellow Dr Joshua Tobin will leverage BostonGene’s next-gen sequencing and powerful analytics...
A major research collab with @BostonGeneCorp led by Mater Research Senior Research Fellow Dr Joshua Tobin will leverage BostonGene’s next-gen sequencing and powerful analytics to discover the novel diagnostic biomarkers of follicular lymphoma.
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Key to fighting chronic inflammation in severe COVID
A treatment to prevent runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID–19 is a step closer after a University of Queensland–led study into how immune cells respond to the virus. Dr Larisa Labzin and Professor Kate Schroder from UQ’s, with Dr Sarah Londrigan at the Peter Doherty Institute, have discovered that…
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Human neurons destined for genome editing. Captured by the @Wolvejong lab who created a novel #genomeediting platform technology, termed Crackling-CAST, that is almost 100% accurate.
Human neurons destined for genome editing. Captured by the @Wolvejong lab who created a novel #genomeediting platform technology, termed Crackling-CAST, that is almost 100% accurate while also retaining the efficiency of the classical #Cas9 system.
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Tackling the psychology of poaching
Researchers believe a new approach to policing marine parks, including tackling the psychology of poaching, could yield massive benefits for fish numbers.
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Charging towards a more sustainable heavy rail network
UQ researchers have worked with industry to map how Australia could move towards decarbonising its heavy haulage rail network. Dr Ruth Knibbe and Professor Paul Meehan from UQ’s School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering collaborated with rail freight operator Aurizon to analyse rail corridors across Australia.
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Climate change hits birds’ birth rates
A new study suggests a rising global temperature has reduced the birth rate of most birds across the planet, although some smaller birds appear to benefit from climate change.
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Small but growing % of drowning deaths, with a need for tailored #drowningprevention based on travel purpose, age, country of origin.
Small but growing % of drowning deaths, with a need for tailored #drowningprevention based on travel purpose, age, country of origin. From 2008 - 2018 201 overseas visitors drowned in Oz. This article provides insights into the characteristics of drowning in different groups to help inform prevention
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For over two decades, UQ has been at the forefront of MRI tech. Its innovation is used in more than 67% of MRI scanners manufactured worldwide
For over two decades, UQ has been at the forefront of MRI tech. Its innovation is used in more than 67% of MRI scanners manufactured worldwide – all thanks to a holiday work experience program undertaken by a junior engineer
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Agriculture future has arrived with launch of hi-tech farm
Griffith an partners launch Australia’s first Korean technology-driven Smart Farm. Griffith University has joined forces to rethink the way we farm, incorporating advanced technology to create consistently great-tasting and high-quality produce year-round while also boosting productivity up to 75 times more than traditional methods.
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UQ researchers given $2.7 million boost to tackle critical industry challenges
Three University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have been awarded more than $2.7 million through the Australian Research Council's (ARC) Mid–Career Industry Fellowships.
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#QBI researcher Dr Tara Walker has dedicated her time towards discovering how exercise benefits our bodies, including our brains.
#QBI researcher Dr Tara Walker has dedicated her time towards discovering how exercise benefits our bodies, including our brains. Listen to her discuss this and more in the latest episode of A Grey Matter podcast.
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Isotope analysis helps tell the stories of Aboriginal people living under early colonial expansion
Research conducted with Gkuthaarn and Kukatj community members helps paint a picture of the lives of eight young Aboriginal people who lived during early colonial expansion.
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Researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute have uncovered specific functions of neurons in the brain’s complex neural circuits to gain deeper insights into learning and adaptive behaviour.
Researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute have uncovered specific functions of neurons in the brain’s complex neural circuits to gain deeper insights into learning and adaptive behaviour.
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Study finds simple, cheap way to use forests to slow global climate change
Spending $1.50 per hectare to prune climbing vines from the world’s selectively logged forests could remove 800 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over 30 years, according to new research.
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Did you know the 🔑 to new life-saving medicines + potential cures is already in your body?
Did you know the 🔑 to new life-saving medicines + potential cures is already in your body? Answer: #Plasma. It's the centre of AEGROS' research with the AIBN, @UQ_CAI. There's 3000+ plasma types; we've discovered 25. Why? Can we be better?
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Restoring forests often falls to landholders. Here's how to do it cheaply and well
Australia has half as much forest as it did before colonisation. Restoring it can be hugely expensive. But new approaches can help
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Who's keen to help save koalas and other native wildlife using cutting-edge tech? 🙋🏽♀️
Who's keen to help save koalas and other native wildlife using cutting-edge tech? 🙋🏽♀️ #QUT researchers have partnered with @LandcareAust and @WIRESWildlife to train #citizenscientists from Qld, NSW, and Vic to use #drones for #conservation efforts.
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'Life changing' – what 50 years of community-controlled housing at Yumba-Meta tells us about home and health
We used yarning and photoyarning to gather insights from staff and residents about the changes five decades of housing stability and support can bring about.
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Keto diet can help depression in women suffering from chronic fat condition
A new CQUniversity research study has shed light on the potential benefits of ketogenic diets for managing depression in women with lipoedema, a chronic medical condition that causes abnormal fat deposition in the legs, arms, and other areas of the body.
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A paper, co-authored by #UQ's @CathLovelock, has been nominated by @Science_Academy for a global sustainability prize.
A paper, co-authored by #UQ's @CathLovelock, has been nominated by @Science_Academy for a global sustainability prize. A big congratulations to the team! 🎉🥳
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Motor neuron disease treatments a step closer
Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments – and ultimately a cure – for motor neuron disease (MND). Dr Adam Walker and co-authors Dr Rebecca San Gil, Dr Wei Luan and PhD student Sean Keating from the Queensland Brain Institute have identified biochemical changes in…
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Wastewater samples reveal new psychoactive drugs
More than a dozen new psychoactive drugs have been detected in 16 countries by an international wastewater surveillance program. The University of Queensland-led team analysed samples in 47 cities in Europe, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, China, Brazil and the Republic of Korea over three consecutive new year…
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Maths unlocks molecular interactions that open window to how life evolved
A “window to evolution” has opened after mathematicians uncovered the universal explanatory framework for how molecules interact with each other to adapt to new and variable conditions while maintaining tight control over key survival properties. Landmark research published in Nature Communications by mathematicians Dr Robyn Araujo at QUT and Professor…
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Project to produce ligher, stronger concrete using waste additives awarded ARC grant
A project by a QUT scientist to produce concrete with reduced embodied carbon and weight, and improved fire resistance, strength and insulation properties has been awarded a $1,061,000 ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowship. Associate Professor Yunfei Xi from QUT Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF) will develop advanced concrete mix designs using…
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Griffith University Menzies Health Dr Felix Leung, is researching concussion-related injuries in young people
Dr Felix Leung, is researching concussion-related injuries in young people participating in sports. Griffith University researchers are working to improve education and prevention around concussion without deterring young people’s passion and participation in sport. Concussion-related injury accounts for the majority reported in collision sports such as rugby union.
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A medical breakthrough could provide much-needed relief for sufferers of #HIV, thanks to the development of a new type of oral HIV drug.
A medical breakthrough could provide much-needed relief for sufferers of #HIV, thanks to the development of a new type of oral HIV drug. This will bypass the need for multiple needles per day and the often-painful reactions that accompany treatments.
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Why green ammonia may not be that green
There’s more to sustainability than net zero. Using green ammonia for fuel and as a way to transport hydrogen could add to nitrogen pollution that already exceeds safe planetary boundaries.
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@QUT researchers have found the genetic links between headaches, migraines and blood sugar levels
QUT Retweeted @qldscience: @QUT researchers have found the genetic links between headaches, migraines and blood sugar levels, which ultimately could lead to targeted treatments for patients.
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Need an expert? #QUT Prof Vince Kelly is a world leader in sports science, strength and conditioning research.
Need an expert? #QUT Prof Vince Kelly is a world leader in sports science, strength and conditioning research. He can discuss new tech in athlete prep, coach practices, recovery techniques, and even how to win a medal. QUT has a group of experts to help tell the stories and navigate…
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Micro/nano research makes big impact on life-changing technology
Biosampling through the separation of nanoparticles and wearable technologies a step closer thanks to novel research. Griffith University researchers are behind some major breakthroughs on the micro and nano scale, with recent research finding that getting more detailed breakdowns on wearable device owners’ overall health stats could soon become a…
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Dodging Justice: Characteristics of repeat child sex offenders
Griffith University researchers have investigated the characteristics of child sexual abuse offenders who evade detection for long periods of time.
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Tiny hearts breakthrough a giant leap in fight against heart disease Tiny hearts breakthrough a giant leap in fight against heart disease
An Australian research team led by QIMR Berghofer has succeeded in introducing a vascular system into tiny living and beating model human heart muscles, an achievement which it’s hoped will accelerate progress towards the ultimate goal of repairing damage from heart disease.
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Professor Brian Gabrielli and his team are testing a new treatment that aims to be more effective and less toxic than chemotherapy.
Professor Brian Gabrielli has spent over 15 years investigating melanoma. By comparing the similarities between melanoma and ovarian cancer, he and his team are testing a new treatment that aims to be more effective and less toxic than chemotherapy.
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#QUT robotics researchers are using artificial intelligence to detect a native plant killer that grows along the coastal strip
#QUT robotics researchers are using artificial intelligence to detect a native plant killer that grows along the coastal strip. Broad-leaf pepper is a weed tree growing in the bushland foreshore areas along the coastal strip between Point Cartwright and Wurtulla. QUT researcher Dr Fernando Vanegas Alvarez said artificial Intelligence, drone…
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#QUT researcher Professor Louise Cullen leads the interdisciplinary research team which has received a $1.49 million #MRFF grant to improve treatment of heart disease in First Nations Australians
An interdisciplinary research team which has received a $1.49 million #MRFF grant to improve treatment of heart disease in First Nations Australians. Chief investigator Professor Louise Cullen, from the QUT Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation, said the three-year project would change the existing care model to address both short…
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Making grand friends an intergenerational imperative
Griffith University is leading the charge on evidence-based intergenerational practice in Australia, celebrating the mutual benefits of uniting young and old with Global Intergenerational Week. Thanks to the Australian Institute of Intergenerational Practice (AIIP) in collaboration with Griffith University research team, aged-care and childcare across Australia are seeing a cultural…
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Engaging the disengaged through physical activity gets kids STEMfit
In the very remote schools of the Northern Territory, researchers and educators have discovered exploring the impressive physical capabilities of students may be key to enhancing performance in the classroom. Multidisciplinary scientist Dr Charlene Willis from Griffith University’s School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences is part of the passionate team…
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Our researchers @Es_Marcellin and @KarenRdgzm are exploring cleaner, greener ways to keep our planes flying.
Our researchers @Es_Marcellin and @KarenRdgzm are exploring cleaner, greener ways to keep our planes flying. Together with #IndustryPartner @lanzatech, the AIBN is looking at gas fermentation as the next source of aviation fuel.
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For people with a mental illness, loved ones who care are as important as formal supports
People with mental illness are at their most vulnerable when they’re discharged from hospital. Without the support of family or friends at this time, they’re less likely to recover.
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Digital gulf drives trust wedge between businesses and customers
Businesses are more likely to win over customers if they can break down the lack of trust around digital technology according to a new white paper from QUT’s Centre for Future Enterprise (CFE) which also concludes more consumers look for businesses demonstrating a spirit of benevolence.
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Like father, like son: new research shows how young men 'copy' their fathers' masculinity
This is an intuitive finding, but we had little empirical evidence of it until now. It highlights the critical role fathers play in steering boys towards healthier expressions of masculinity.
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Researchers from the Australian Institute Suicide Research and Prevention have been finding ways of better supporting people post-attempt
Researchers from the Australian Institute Suicide Research and Prevention have been finding ways of better supporting people post-attempt, using peer support workers to get them back on their feet and feeling hopeful for the future.
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A new study has identified that fat molecules contribute to sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with autism.
A new study has identified that fat molecules contribute to sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with autism. Dr Chloe Yap @doyouseewhy and A/Prof Jake Gratten highlight the importance of managing sleep problems to improve long-term health.
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Research used to measure a key Sunshine Coast wetland restoration project could be used more broadly to improve conservation along our coastlines.
Five years of research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast using new remote sensing technology has measured the successful restoration of 200 hectares of abandoned sugar cane farmland back to thriving wetland.
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Cooling it down: tree rings reveal history of Winter temperatures
Did you know tree rings are like a history book of the Earth's climate? Tree rings are sensitive to local climate conditions and have been used by scientists to track how summer temperatures have changed over the past millennium, but new research at CQUniversity has uncovered a link to the…
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UQ researcher awarded $2.6 million to combat chronic disease
A University of Queensland (UQ) researcher has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Research Council of Norway, through the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). Associate Professor Abdullah Mamun from the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health is investigating ways to…
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A thin, flexible gold sensor could unlock the next generation of implantable #medical devices.
A thin, flexible gold sensor could unlock the next generation of implantable #medical devices, thanks to Dr Masud and PhD Aditya Ashok from the AIBN. “[It] will diagnose and treat chronic diseases and help improve the lives of millions of people.”
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Recovering, restoring threatened species in Moonaboola
Research helps ensure river restoration in Mary River targeted to the river’s unique threatened species like the Australian lungfish and Mary River turtle. With $550,000 funding over 3 years from the Resilient Landscapes Hub of the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program, the research will help ensure that river restoration…
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New tech breaks ground in saving wetland
Five years of research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast using new remote sensing technology has measured the successful restoration of 200 hectares of abandoned sugar cane farmland back to thriving wetland.
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Putting flight patterns under the microscope
Identifying patterns from aircraft accidents and near misses could unlock vital clues to help improve flight safety, according to a James Cook University researcher. PhD candidate Aoheng Ma is poring over historical flight data produced by the Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) system, on the lookout for anomalies in the flight…
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Reef fishes are changing
A James Cook University study covering more than a quarter of a century has found coral bleaching has changed the type of fish found on the Great Barrier Reef – though total fish growth remains stable.
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Scientists track one of the world’s most invasive ants in waterways
As yellow crazy ants invade habitat across Queensland, James Cook University researchers have developed a world-first environmental DNA (eDNA) method that can detect infestations of the highly invasive species.
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Largest medical research grant to help ME/CFS and Long COVID research
Griffith University’s research into the potential overlap between Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) has received a major boost thanks to a $6.4 million grant from the Stafford Fox Medical Research Foundation.
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Charting Australia's path to net zero
Australia will need to triple the National Electricity Market's power capacity by 2030 to be on track for net zero by 2050 – requiring a rapid rollout of wind and solar power, transmission, storage, electric vehicles, and heat pumps as it replaces the coal fleet.
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Agrifood businesses are teaming up with #UQ to develop innovative products + solve the industry’s biggest challenges.
Agrifood businesses are teaming up with #UQ to develop innovative products + solve the industry’s biggest challenges via the Industry Kickstarter program, with Green Valley Fingerlimes looking into new solutions for storage and pearl extraction.
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Concussion prevention front of mind for Griffith researchers
Griffith University researchers are working to improve education and prevention around concussion without deterring young people’s passion and participation in sport. Concussion-related injury accounts for the majority reported in collision sports such as rugby union. Dr Felix Leung, a clinical and research physiotherapist at the School of Health Sciences and…
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Bushfire fighting chemicals extinguish frog development
A new Griffith study has found that bushfire fighting chemicals commonly marketed as environmentally friendly can severely affect frog development. Published in Aquatic Toxicology, the study assessed two chemicals, Phos-Chek LC95W and BlazeTamer380, used globally as alternatives for firefighting foams containing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), the latter of which…
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Intimate Partner Violence Is Not All the Same
Reducing instances of intimate partner violence is not a one-size-fits-all solution, however Griffith University researchers have identified four common ‘scripts’ that could help understand the stages of a crime event and lead to development of better preventative measures.
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50% of Earth’s non-Antarctic surface must remain vegetated if humanity is to meet goals
50% of Earth’s non-Antarctic surface must remain vegetated if humanity is to meet international goals for maintaining essentials such as food, clean water, and air, according to new #UQ research. Dr April Reside, from The University of Queensland’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, said that much more loss of…
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Peer support helps ease the pressure after suicide attempts
A previous suicide attempt remains the strongest predictor of future death by suicide, but researchers have discovered that peer support following an attempt can have a remarkable impact on reducing risk.
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#liver fibrosis can play a role in severe #COVID-19 and the manifestation is already in place in infected patients.
Research led by Associate Professor @jyotsnabatra from @QUT_Genomics, found for the first time that #liver fibrosis can play a role in severe #COVID-19 and the manifestation is already in place in infected patients.
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Researchers find new clues on potential cause of OCD
QIMR Berghofer researchers are a step closer to solving what causes obsessive-compulsive disorder, after discovering changes in how distinct brain regions communicate. This important finding could guide the development of more targeted and effective treatments for this debilitating condition impacting thousands of Australians.
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QUT researchers at the NBTC deploy Australia’s first sodium-sulfur battery
QUT researchers as part of the National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) project have deployed Australia’s first large-scale sodium-sulfur battery (NaS battery) at IGO’s Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine site, southeast of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
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Giving farmers certainty to tackle a crop–eating pest
The University of Queensland is working with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to develop guidelines to help Australian grain growers decide when and how to treat fall armyworm (FAW) to save their crops and finances.
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Fast-track to commercialisation for two child-focused Griffith technologies
Two teams of Griffith University researchers have been given the opportunity to fast-track their technologies to market, after being accepted into one of Australia’s leading Healthtech accelerators, LuminaX, run by Cohort Innovation Space in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP). Both emerging enterprises are focused on addressing key…
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Plastic action or distraction? As climate change bears down, calls to reduce plastic pollution are not wasted
Promoting small actions, such as reducing plastic use, can be a useful entry point for other actions around climate change. It’s an example of ‘positive spillover behaviour’.
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Motherhood hits women's earnings for a decade
A University of Queensland study has shown having a baby negatively affects a mother's employment earnings for up to 10 years. Researchers from UQ’s Life Course Centre used data from the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey to investigate the impact of parenthood on earnings across a…
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Got milk? The ancient Tibetans did, according to study
Study finds dairying began on the Tibetan plateau by ~3500 years ago and supported expansion into non-farmable highlands.
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Research reveals a 3,500-year history of dairy consumption on the Tibetan Plateau
Researchers looked at the skeletal remains of 40 people, and found evidence of dairy consumption across a wide swathe of early Tibetan society.
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Keeping retail employees safe: new study measures customer aggression
Researchers at QUT have developed a new tool to measure customer aggression within the retail and services sectors. Retail workers have reported increased incidents of abusive and aggressive customer behaviour with the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association survey finding 80% of retail employees had experienced customer abuse.
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A liposome nanoparticle is key to a novel single dose #rheumatoid #arthritis immunotherapy breakthrough led by Prof Ranjeny Thomas
A recent trial at Princess Alexandra Hospital and The University of Queensland saw 17 people living with rheumatoid arthritis treated with a single dose of a novel immunotherapy developed by Arthritis Queensland Chair of Rheumatology Ranjeny Thomas.
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Using tiny brains to treat rare, hereditary diseases
Brain tissue grown in a laboratory by University of Queensland researchers will be used to test a treatment for a rare disease in children and help unlock therapies for a range of neurological disorders. Researchers have secured almost $1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to test gene…
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Children with asthma at risk of anxiety
Children diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found. Researchers from the UQ School of Public Health analysed 9369 reports using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC).
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Predators munch crown–of–thorns starfish
University of Queensland scientists have identified natural predators which could help fight outbreaks of the coral–eating crown–of–thorns starfish (COTS) on the Great Barrier Reef. PhD candidate Amelia Desbiens from UQ’s School of Biological Sciences tested more than 100 species of crabs, shrimps, worms, snails, and small fishes and found one…
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Concern about chemicals in compostable food containers
University of Queensland researchers are analysing compostable takeaway food packaging for potentially polluting chemicals. Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) said little is known about the substances used in compostable paper or cardboard products and how they may impact the environment
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A #UQ researcher has mapped the potential of 34 species for seaweed farming.
A #UQ researcher has mapped the potential of 34 species for seaweed farming. His study found seaweed farm expansion could help bolster food security around the globe. Paper published here https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-022-01043-y Agricultural expansion to meet humanity’s growing needs for food and materials is a leading driver of land-use change, exacerbating…
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Farmers in cyberspace
A James Cook University researcher is examining how farmers and graziers use the internet and if connectivity problems prevent them from using more technology on the farm.
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Too much or not enough: the healthcare dilemma in developing countries
Globalisation has significantly improved access to quality healthcare but some patients in developing countries are getting too much of it, researchers say. A series of scoping reviews into overdiagnosis and overuse of healthcare services reveal the problems of too much medicine - already well-established in high-income countries - are now…
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Female koalas more stressed than male counterparts
Diseased or injured female koalas stress more than their male counterparts. That’s according to recent research published in Veterinary Sciences journal, MDPI. Led by CQUniversity koala researcher Dr Flavia Santamaria, faecal samples of 234 diseased, injured and control koalas were analysed.
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Rewriting the script on heart disease
A team of Bond University researchers have received a grant from the Heart Foundation. Dr Loai Albarqouni and his team found simple lifestyle switches are often as effective as popping a pill but getting patients to take them seriously can be a challenge. That’s why they are designing a new…
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Pachyderm perfume: How African elephants use odour to communicate
University of Queensland researchers have found African elephants use their acute sense of smell as a form of communication. Professor Louw Hoffman from UQ’s Queensland Alliance of Agriculture and Food Innovation co-led a study of elephants in wildlife parks in Malawi, which found that smell was used to distinguish characteristics…
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Disturbing prevalence of child maltreatment: landmark Australian research
A landmark nationwide study of 8500 Australians, aged 16 and over, has identified the widespread scope of child maltreatment that highlights the need for a nationally coordinated response.
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10 new species of plants have been discovered in Queensland’s south-west – including the bullwaddy.
UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: 10 new species of plants have been discovered in Queensland’s south-west – including the bullwaddy. According to #UQ’s Dr Jen Silcock, this species has only previously been recorded in Northern Australia.
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Australians choose streaming over free TV: QUT research
Paid streaming services now dominate how Australians watch scripted series and movies, with Netflix coming in as the most valued choice according to new research from QUT, which also finds free on-demand services lack extensive use.
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A #UQ team designing an engine to take rockets into space while emitting only water vapour has won awards 🚀🌍
A #UQ team designing an engine to take rockets into space while emitting only water vapour has won awards 🚀🌍. Herik Labs won the Entrepreneur of the Year and People’s Choice awards at the recent Ventures ilab Accelerator Pitch Night for their oxygen and hydrogen-powered engine. Co-founder of Herik Labs…
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Griffith guides best practice and innovation for children and young adults with autism
Griffith University made an essential and substantial contribution to the development of a new national guideline, helping autistic children and their families access high-quality support.
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New decision tool to help restore coral reefs
QUT researchers have used mathematics to guide decisions on growing coral to help restore the Great Barrier Reef. The new algorithm, developed for the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP), calculates the optimal number, location, and size of coral aquaculture facilities for large-scale reef restoration and resilience-building projects, in which…
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Funding boost for world-first cell transplantation research for nervous system repair
Griffith University’s world-first study into cell transplantation to repair injuries to the nervous system has received a major boost thanks to a $5.4 million funding extension from the MAIC. Griffith’s Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research, headed by Professor James St John, is developing cell transplantation therapies…
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Latest study investigating the methylome of skin adjacent to nevi. Here we discovered that the skin profile was dependant…
Translational Research Institute - Latest study investigating the methylome of skin adjacent to nevi. Here we discovered that the skin profile was dependant upon the dermoscopic pattern of the adjacent nevus with distinct HOX genes playing a role.
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The past decade has seen the meteoric rise of social media – and with it, #fakenews. Enter UniSQ computer scientist Dr Taotao Cai
The past decade has seen the meteoric rise of social media – and with it, #fakenews. Encompassing everything from health to politics, online disinformation can spread rapidly, and is becoming harder to detect. UniSQ computer scientist Dr Taotao Cai to construct models to track false information diffusion. @UniSQMathsStats
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UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: #UQ researchers have led a national study on the 4 main bacteria that cause sepsis, providing new targets for developing antibiotics.
Sepsis causes 20 per cent of deaths worldwide, killing more people than heart attacks, stroke, or cancers of the prostate, breast or colon. #UQ researchers have led a national study on the 4 main bacteria that cause sepsis, providing new targets for developing antibiotics 🧫💊
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In an ongoing discovery program, a chemical-creation platform is being unearthed – based on cubic molecules – that could help breathe new life into tired drugs and agrochemicals.
In an ongoing discovery program, a chemical-creation platform is being unearthed – based on cubic molecules – that could help breathe new life into tired drugs and agrochemicals. 🧪🔬🌱💊 The University of Queensland’s Professor Craig Williams said the platform, developed in collaboration with CSIRO, is developing an exciting set of…
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Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, discusses climate change and its damaging effect on coral reefs, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
🪸🐠 UQ's scientist and Coral Reef Rescue Initiative (CRRI) Chief Scientific Advisor, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, discusses climate change and its damaging effect on coral reefs, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
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What if we could design a better way for humans to heal? In a thrilling shout to nature, snake venom will be the key ingredient in this fascinating research.
What if we could design a better way for humans to heal? In a thrilling shout to nature, snake venom will be the key ingredient in this fascinating research. Thank you @NatureComms for featuring @Amanda_W_Kijas + @uqzwan24 from @Rowan_lab - a great read!
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Heatwave risk needs quick response
James Cook University researchers examining heatwave deaths across Queensland are calling for government action to lower the toll as global climate change sees temperatures rise.
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Clinical trial of an investigational medication for cognitive impairment due to depression
The University of the Sunshine Coast is collaborating with an Australian biotechnology company to begin trials assessing a novel therapy for neurological diseases associated with dysregulated brain cortisol.
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Pioneering “poo transplant” trial gives hope to severely ill cancer patients.
An Australian-first “poo transplant” trial is underway aimed at saving the lives of severely ill blood cancer patients who develop a complication of bone marrow transplant, GVHD. The ground-breaking clinical trial is being led by QIMR Berghofer clinician-scientist Dr Andrea Henden at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
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Can smartwatches help people living with epilepsy? ⌚A new study by @MaterResearch & @UQMedicine with support from @epilepsyqld & @BionicsQld
Can smartwatches help people living with epilepsy? ⌚ A new study by @MaterResearch & @UQMedicine with support from @epilepsyqld & @BionicsQld is tapping into technology to help detect and predict seizures. Honorary Professor of Neurology at Mater Research and Queensland Brain Institute, Aileen McGonigal, who will lead the study, says…
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Researcher takes on solar challenge with support from Advance Queensland
A CQUniversity renewable energy researcher has been awarded a $240,000 boost for a Queensland grid project that could provide sustainable, renewable energy to rural communities in the state and beyond.
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Rewriting the script on heart disease
A team of Bond University researchers are rewriting the script on heart disease with a grant from the Heart Foundation. Dr Loai Albarqouni and his team found simple lifestyle switches are often as effective as popping a pill but getting patients to take them seriously can be a challenge. That’s…
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Uncomfortable truth about women in uniform
Women are increasingly seen as the right fit for police and military forces around the world but uncomfortable body armour can make work a pain. New research from Bond University’s Tactical Research Unit reinforces the need for female-specific body armour, just as a new wave of women prepare to enter…
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Mindfulness can help diabetes sufferers
James Cook University researchers have found practising mindfulness techniques can have positive effects for diabetes sufferers.
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Prof @MeganLOMara uses gaming computers to see how medical treatments may work on an individual.
Prof @MeganLOMara uses gaming computers to see how medical treatments may work on an individual. Using physics + multiscale modelling techniques, Megan looks at how changes in the cell membrane's biochemical environment alters properties and modulates membrane protein function.
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War on weight: White paper launched in bid to curb obesity rates
War on weight: White paper launched in bid to curb obesity rates. UniSQ public health expert weighs in on obesity crisis in regional Queensland. "Tackling obesity is everyone’s responsibility. The ways we can help is by supporting policymakers with our research and driving positive change in our communities." 🗣️ @DrAlethaWard1…
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Is the HPV vaccine having an impact on oral HPV infection in Australia?
qimrberghofer Retweeted @PeteSarich: Is the HPV vaccine having an impact on oral HPV infection in Australia? New @QIMRBerghofer study finds significantly lower oral prevalence of nonavalent HPV types (0.9% in those vaccinated vs. 3.4% in unvaccinated), with no difference for other HPV types:
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Volcanic relics scattered throughout the Australian landscape are a map of the northward movement of the continent over a ‘hotspot’ inside the Earth, during the last 35 million years. 🌋🌋
Volcanic relics scattered throughout the Australian landscape are a map of the northward movement of the continent over a ‘hotspot’ inside the Earth, during the last 35 million years. 🌋🌋 University of Queensland researchers Dr Tamini Tapu, Associate Professor Teresa Ubide and Professor Paulo Vasconcelos discovered how these relics reveal…
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⛏️Greener mining? Dr Denys Villa Gomes will use a $360K #AdvanceQLD to unearth new #sustainable processes to unlock extraction of rare earth elements & gallium from red mud. 💻
⛏️Greener mining? Dr Denys Villa Gomes will use a $360K #AdvanceQLD to unearth new #sustainable processes to unlock extraction of rare earth elements & gallium from red mud. Mining is key to the Queensland economy with its contribution exceeding $39 billion per year; however, it also generates massive volumes of…
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Global plastic pollution crisis: The Galápagos Islands under threat
New University of the Sunshine Coast led research has revealed the alarming extent of plastic pollution in the Galápagos archipelago and the harm it poses to the rare and endangered animals who live there.
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Global interest in koala vaccine leads to funding
Global interest in a vaccine that can treat chlamydia in koalas has resulted in funding that will help University of the Sunshine Coast scientists with the next phase of development.
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Climate change threatens global fisheries
The diet quality of fish across large parts of the world’s oceans could decline by up to 10 per cent as climate change impacts an integral part of marine food chains, a major study has found.
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Climate Futures: Air is the latest exhibit at The Cube, created by the VISER team, inspired by the work of #QUT researchers led by Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska.
Climate Futures: Air is the latest exhibit at The Cube, created by the VISER team, inspired by the work of #QUT researchers led by Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska. Climate Futures: Air uncovers the hidden contexts of air pollution, from high-up in the atmosphere, down to the air we breathe. It…
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Introducing VegeMap! We’re connecting researchers with schools to learn more about #plants & #pollen and we want you!
Introducing VegeMap! We’re connecting researchers with schools to learn more about #plants & #poll VegeMap is a citizen science project using pollen to learn more about today’s environment so we can better understand the past and safeguard our future and we want you!
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A new study on Australian volcanoes has changed what we know about explosive 'hotspot' volcanism
As continents grind across ‘hotspots’ in Earth’s mantle, we can get volcanoes erupting on the surface. Studying these can reveal much about our planet’s evolution.
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Onus on consumers, media and investors to monitor modern slavery
Research on statements made by large organisations during COVID-19 to Australia’s online Modern Slavery Statement Register found more than half of the reporting businesses did not disclose COVID-19-related slavery risks, despite government recommendations.
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A network of collaborators including #UQ's Reef Catchments Science Partnership, Joint Remote Sensing Research Program are working to deliver a world first ground-to-space water quality monitoring system for Australia and the globe.🌊:
A network of collaborators including #UQ's Reef Catchments Science Partnership, Joint Remote Sensing Research Program & @RSRC_UQ are working to deliver a world first ground-to-space water quality monitoring system for Australia and the globe. CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, today launched AquaWatch Australia, a mission to deliver a world first…
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Our koala chlamydia vaccine has received a boost! With the support of a global company, our research team can now move forward with the next stage of medical development.
Our koala chlamydia vaccine has received a boost! With the support of a global company, our research team can now move forward with the next stage of medical development. Ceva Wildlife Research Fund, a separate entity launched by Ceva Santé Animale, a global animal health company that spans more than…
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Australia's electric vehicle numbers doubled last year. What's the impact of charging them on a power grid under strain?
A study of 230 electric vehicles found only 25% of charging happens during peak demand periods. Their patterns of use also mean spare battery capacity could be fed into the grid at these times.
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🤩💫Is it the milky way, a new solar system? Nope, this space-like image is of a #spinalorganoid that is helping to progress health + disease research at the AIBN.
🤩💫Is it the milky way, a new solar system? Nope, this space-like image is of a #spinalorganoid that is helping to progress health + disease research at the AIBN. The tendrils are it’s complex neural networks.📸Captured by @seanmorrisonm (@WolvetangLab) #WorldOrganoidResearchDay
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Sedimentation sifted out of pollution priorities
Sediment runoff from land use change is missing from global priorities, despite being one of the greatest threats facing freshwater and marine ecosystems
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BodyLab Podcast features our world-class researchers sorting fact from fiction...
BodyLab features our world-class researchers sorting fact from fiction and talking through the science behind having a healthy mind and body. Hosted by QIMR Berghofer's Clare Blake. Choose from ten ‘must-listen to’ episodes that run for around 20-25 minutes each. Listen now or download episodes to listen to at your…
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Research in languages other than English is critically important for biodiversity conservation and is shockingly under-utilised 🌱
Research in languages other than English is critically important for biodiversity conservation and is shockingly under-utilised internationally, according to an international research team. 🌱. Non-English-language literature is almost entirely neglected in global biodiversity assessments, Dr Amano said. This means there’s a serious risk that the world’s existing global assessments overlook…
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Satellites and space junk may make dark night skies brighter, hindering astronomy and hiding stars from our view
Since time immemorial, humans around the world have gazed up in wonder at the night sky. The starry night sky has not only inspired countless works of music, art and poetry, but has also played an important role in timekeeping, navigation and agricultural practices in many traditions. For many cultures…
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🌱 Careers Grounded in Soils - Silvana Santomartino“#Soil science is only going to become more & more important as we look for ways to meet demands for food & solve #environmental issues.”🔗
🌱 Careers Grounded in Soils - Silvana Santomartino “#Soil science is only going to become more & more important as we look for ways to meet demands for food & solve #environmental issues.”
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What do you think animals dream of when they take a snooze? 😴
What do you think animals dream of when they take a snooze? 😴 QBI researcher Bruno Van Swinderen discusses how many animals experience something similar to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a stage of sleep where humans have vivid dreams!
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Our researchers have uncovered a heartbreaking truth: Plastic pollution is devastating the rare and endangered species of the Galápagos.
Our researchers have uncovered a heartbreaking truth: Plastic pollution is devastating the rare and endangered species of the Galápagos. The collaborative study found microplastics on every one of its 20 remote coastlines. Story here: https://t.co/zayPuZCXLQ https://t.co/uCVStbwaZL
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Killing dingoes is the only way to protect livestock, right? Nope
For more than 200 years, European farmers have killed dingoes to protect livestock. But living alongside dingoes benefits nature - and actually helps graziers. Killing dingoes costs millions of dollars each year. But it hasn’t resolved the conflict. In many cases it has made the threat to livestock worse by…
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Sex, labour, and financial exchange in couchsurfing
Couchsurfing is a growing form of homelessness in many countries including Australia, however, new research suggests it is especially common within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.
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QUT research shows bushfire safe rooms may save lives
QUT researchers have built and tested a bushfire safe room that exceeds current Australian standards and could keep people alive or protect valuables when evacuation is no longer an option.
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A global mapping project led by #UQ researchers has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity. 🏖️🌊🏙️
A global mapping project led by #UQ researchers has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity. 🏖️🌊🏙️. The team quantified and mapped the presence and extent of major land-based and marine stressors, finding that 97 per cent of coastal areas globally had at least one major…
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#UQ led research could lower mortality rates in orphaned koala joeys with a non-invasive stress test kit 🐨
UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: #UQ led research could lower mortality rates in orphaned koala joeys with a non-invasive stress test kit 🐨. Instead of having to take blood, the UQ-led research has enabled a joey’s stress levels to be measured through samples of their faecal droppings.
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A pivotal proof-of-concept human trial of #UQ’s 2nd gen molecular clamp vaccine is underway.
UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: A pivotal proof-of-concept human trial of #UQ’s 2nd gen molecular clamp vaccine is underway. The team has announced that 70 healthy volunteers will be recruited for the @nucleus_network Brisbane study.
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$7.5 million in grants for medical research
Eight Griffith University research projects have been successful in gaining grants from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The MRFF seeks to transform health and medical research and innovation to improve lives, build the economy and contribute to health system sustainability. Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Professor Lee Smith said the…
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Cultural burning is safer for koalas and better for people too
Shocking scenes of scorched koalas in the 2019-20 bushfires sparked research into cultural burns for wildlife. A two-year study on the world’s second-largest sand island suggests it’s the way to go.
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Checking children’s wellbeing: before and after COVID-19
A video game featuring a mystical character named Rumble has helped Griffith University researchers investigate how school kids fared following lockdown disruption.
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Researchers develop life-impacting monitoring tool for preterm babies
Researchers at QIMR Berghofer have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to rapidly track how preterm babies are developing in neonatal intensive care
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Disaster inequality addressed through more inclusive language
With Queensland again under threat from flooding, a QUT project aims to use storytelling to improve disaster communication and awareness among communities in which English is not the first language, including refugees and new migrants.
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Global award for pioneering entrepreneurship researcher
QUT Professor Per Davidsson has been honoured with the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research for “his role as a pioneer of influential and high-quality research contributions and as a community builder in the entrepreneurship field”.
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QUT rock stars solve long-standing diamond conundrum
Two QUT researchers have used a standard laptop computer and a humble piece of rock - from the ‘waste pile’ of a diamond mine - to solve a long-held geological conundrum about how diamonds formed in the deep roots of the earth’s ancient continents.
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We used to think diamonds were everywhere. New research suggests they’ve always been rare
Kimberlite volcanic rock with mantle crystals (green olivine and purple and orange garnet) and fragments of country rock (light grey). Author providedNew research is shedding light on the tumultuous processes that give rise to diamonds, by homing in on a distinct purple companion found alongside them. Diamonds are highly prized…
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World’s strongest MRI investigates COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue impacts on the brain
In a world-first, Griffith University researchers have used an ultra-high field MRI (7 Tesla) to investigate how COVID-19 and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) mirror the same effects on the brain structure.
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New partner strengthens climate action Alliance
10th high-profile partner joins goal to create a climate ready Australia. The Climate Ready Initiative has strengthened national action towards a low carbon and climate resilient future with the addition of a 10th high-profile partner to its Climate Ready Australia 2030 Alliance of Peaks.
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The Immunisation Coalition #COVID-19 Risk Calculator (CoRiCal) has been updated to give parents access to the latest info and help boost vaccination rates in children 💉
UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: The Immunisation Coalition #COVID-19 Risk Calculator (CoRiCal) has been updated to give parents access to the latest info and help boost vaccination rates in children 💉. Parents can now use a ‘COVID calculator’ to help weigh up the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations for their…
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Australian hot water treatment study provides advancements for global mango trade
Researchers have discovered how to use hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in Australian mangoes. Heat treatment is the internationally accepted protocol for market access, currently applied to mangoes through vapour heat technology. Hot water treatment is an inexpensive, more efficient alternative, but previous…
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Queensland Disaster Research Alliance
The Queensland Disaster Research Alliance, a collective of seven Queensland universities that includes Griffith University, has appointed Dr Paul Barnes as its first Manager to help coordinate disaster focused research activities, foster collaboration across universities, and strengthen funding applications.
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How will abandoned farmlands respond to sea level rise?
A Griffith University study found that wetland vegetation will naturally re-establish on abandoned agricultural land threatened by sea level rise. Published in Restoration Ecology, the study assessed the potential for abandoned agricultural land in Southeast Queensland to naturally regenerate into supratidal wetlands (those above the tidal line) under conditions that…
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One of the world's most damaging agricultural pests, the silverleaf whitefly, could soon be leafin' farmers alone...
One of the world's most damaging agricultural pests, the silverleaf whitefly, could soon be leafin' farmers alone, thanks to a breakthrough in technology that allows for a safe + sustainable alternative to chemical pesticide💻Read about UQ’s BioClay™ tech
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We've recorded a new season of our podcast, A Grey Matter, with interviews ranging from the latest in stroke research to studying how we make decisions.
We've recorded a new season of our podcast, A Grey Matter, with interviews ranging from the latest in stroke research to studying how we make decisions. Whether you're a budding scientist or simply curious about the brain, subscribe to our next season. #QBIPodcast
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Could bamboo homes stand tall against climate change? Research student Mari Miranda is exploring the potential of the giant grass!
Could bamboo homes stand tall against climate change? Research student Mari Miranda is exploring the potential of the giant grass! @UniSQ_GRS 🌱
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Research develops test for bat-borne virus in Asia
University of the Sunshine Coast-led research has developed a simple dipstick test to screen for a highly infectious, potentially deadly virus transmitted by bats to humans and pigs in Asia.
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UniSQ awarded more than $1m for ARC Linkage Projects
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded two University of Southern Queensland research grants totalling more than $1 million in the latest round of Linkage Projects. The funding will support projects from developing advanced fire-retardant composite resins for manufacturing bushfire-safe wind farm infrastructures to developing barley varieties with enhanced protection…
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World indoor air quality expert Professor Lidia Morawska wants to see laws mandating maximum CO2 levels in public buildings.
World indoor air quality expert Professor Lidia Morawska wants to see laws mandating maximum CO2 levels in public buildings, so onus is put on building operators and government regulators: https://t.co/r8nukc8LZa @Nature #COVID #AirQuality
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UQ’s Professor Ranjeny Thomas has been listed in @CosmosMagazine 50 women at the cutting edge of science in Australia.
Translational Research Institute Retweeted @UQ_News: #UQ’s Professor Ranjeny Thomas has been listed in @CosmosMagazine 50 women at the cutting edge of science in Australia 🧪
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A recent announcement reveals pongamia plants will be used to develop biofuel for the Japanese aviation industry.
A recent announcement reveals pongamia plants will be used to develop biofuel for the Japanese aviation industry. An environmental organisation from Bargara, near Bundaberg, is aiming to produce biofuels for the Japanese aviation industry by establishing Australia's first commercial pongamia plantation. UQ's Emeritus Professor Peter Gresshoff explains the crop's potential.
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📈🧪 James Cook University, Australia researchers have developed a miniature, environmentally friendly thermometer by combining proteins from a coral and a jellyfish.
📈🧪🌡JCU: James Cook University, Australia researchers have developed a miniature, environmentally friendly thermometer by combining proteins from a coral and a jellyfish. Accurate temperature control within biological and chemical reaction samples and instrument calibration are essential to the diagnostic, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. @SSBG_JCU @AlannaSorenson
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UV-sensing wearables project uses new ‘switchable dye’ tech
Science and design researchers at QUT have joined forces to develop re-usable, colour-changing prototypes of jewellery and accessories that use new switchable dye technology to warn people when they’ve had too much sun.
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The mystery of ancient space superstorms deepens
"The mystery of ancient space superstorms deepens .." ☀⚡ A fresh analysis of tree-ring data suggests barrages of cosmic radiation that washed over Earth centuries ago may have come from sources besides our sun #UQ's @fringetracker and his team's research on unexplained radiation storms, as covered by Scientific American
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Drones detect moss beds and changes to Antarctica climate
Researchers have been using drones to map large areas of Antarctica this summer in efforts to monitor the effects on vegetation due to climate change with the support of the Federal Government’s Australian Antarctic Division. The drone-derived imagery is being used by researchers from QUT and Auckland University of Technology…
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Australian-first collaboration towards carbon neutrality in coastal developments
CQUniversity has partnered with Japan’s J-POWER in an Australian-first low carbon nature-based solutions Research and Development collaboration, announced in Tokyo this week. Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport, the Honorable Stirling Hinchliffe joined J-POWER Executive Vice-President Hitoshi Kanno to attend the signing of a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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Spectacular new species discovered on remote Queensland island
A large gecko with a ‘beaky’ face, spindly legs, and a spiny tail has been discovered on a remote Queensland island. James Cook University’s Dr Conrad Hoskin discovered the gecko on Scawfell Island, a rugged, boulder-strewn island about 50 km offshore from Mackay, in the waters of the Great Barrier…
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Weight loss surgery showing promising results for type 2 diabetes
Bariatric surgery is proving to be an effective treatment for people suffering from type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity, with results showing nearly 50 per cent of patients were able to discontinue all diabetes-related treatment.
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Experts or influencers: new parents turning to social for midwifery advice
CQUniversity has conducted research on the impacts that engaging with social media influencers and bloggers has on expectant parents. Published in the British Journal of Midwifery, the study titled Midwifery care and social media, finds that while influencers and their online communities are potential sources of information and support, consideration…
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Did you know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) often emerges in the earlier stages, affecting people in their 40s and 50s?
Did you know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) often emerges in the earlier stages, affecting people in their 40s and 50s? About one-third of people with FTD have a family history of dementia, and half have an identifiable genetic basis. Learn more here
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Dugong feeding in tropical Australian seagrass meadows: implications for conservation planning
Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are listed as vulnerable to extinction due to rapid population reductions caused in part by loss of seagrass feeding meadows. Understanding dugong feeding behaviour in tropical Australia, where the majority of dugongs live, will assist conservation strategies.
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James Cook Uni will lead a project w/ the French Research Inst for Dev in New Caledonia aiming to quantify the impacts of #climatechange
JCU will lead a project with the French Research Inst for Development in New Caledonia aiming to quantify the impacts of #climatechange on the ocean ecosystem economy of the Pacific Islands and inform in-country and regional investments and adaptation strategies.
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Waxing and waning of environment influences hominin dispersals across ancient Iran
Study finds humid periods in ancient Iran led to the expansions of human populations. A world-first model of paleoclimate and hydrology in Iran has highlighted favourable routes for Neanderthals and modern human expansions eastwards into Asia.
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Can we identify ecological #brightspots in coastal seascapes, and use these to help optimise management?
UniSC: University of the Sunshine Coast 🚨New open access paper🚨 Can we identify ecological #brightspots in coastal seascapes, and use these to help optimise management? Disentangling natural and anthropogenic effects on ecosystem condition can uncover bright spots in urban landscapes that are performing above expectations and so are potential sites…
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Social work students lend a hand to GPs
A successful trial of James Cook University social work students assisting GP clinics could hold the key to alleviating pressure on North Queensland’s health system.
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Cultural burns can help protect koalas: new research
Research into koala numbers before and after cultural burns on the world’s second largest sand island has fuelled a push to merge Aboriginal knowledge with cutting-edge science to mitigate the dangers of bushfires across Australia. University of the Sunshine Coast researchers and Quandamooka land custodians have hailed the success of…
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A microorganism that helps reduce the release of the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere is a ‘shape shifter’
A team of microbiologists led by QUT and including research from TRI, have found that a microorganism that helps reduce the release of the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere is a ‘shape shifter’ which can rapidly respond to changes in its environment.
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Meeting the mental health needs of all young Australians - HCF funding for UniSQ-led team addressing gaps in regional mental health services
"Our mission is to make evidence-based mental health programs available for all Australian children and adolescents, no matter where they live." A mental health research team led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is testing a new digital model of care aimed squarely at young people living in regional…
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We're fabricating biosensors for early cancer diagnosis using iron oxide nanocubes coated with silver, which introduces plasmonic properties.
We're fabricating biosensors for early cancer diagnosis using iron oxide nanocubes coated with silver, which introduces plasmonic properties. The importance? Having both magnetic AND plasmonic properties mean better sensing for clinically relevant biomarkers
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The inaugural Australian Paediatratric Immunotherapy Conference (APIC2023) to be held in Brisbane in April 2023
The inaugural Australian Paediatratric Immunotherapy Conference (APIC2023) to be held in Brisbane in the coming April. ->Immune Cell Therapy ->Immune modulation Therapy ->Systems Immunology
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Australians love the great outdoors, but 4.4 million Aussies living with a #disability don’t have easy access to beach, parks or sports fields.
Griffith University - Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability - Australians love the great outdoors, but 4.4 million Aussies living with a #disability don’t have easy access to beach, parks or sports fields. But together we’re going to change that. We are listening, collaborating and learning.
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Mealtimes in the context of poverty: Comparison of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services providing food and those requiring food provided from home.
Paper: Mealtimes in the context of poverty: Comparison of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services providing food and those requiring food provided from home. The findings direct attention to public health intervention. Currently ECEC face significant barriers to realising their potential to support child nutrition and establish positive life…
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Breaking brain’s ‘recycling machine’ gives clue to Parkinson’s treatment
Breaking brain’s ‘recycling machine’ gives clue to Parkinson’s treatment. Queensland researchers have identified a genetic cause for the buildup of debris in the brain associated with Parkinson’s disease, potentially offering a different focus for treatment of the condition in the future.
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Report: science rejected, lives lost – how society can do better
The international group of scientists who successfully lobbied the World Health Organisation to recognise the airborne transmission of COVID-19 have published four key steps needed to avoid similar critical mistakes in the future. In a viewpoint article published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, QUT air-quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia…
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Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?
The first comprehensive population assessment of the raptor affectionately known as The Red reveals a species in trouble. Australia’s rarest bird of prey needs our help.
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Prostate cancer claims 3,500 lives in Australia each year, but a team of #QUT researchers are working to improve outcomes
Prostate cancer claims 3,500 lives in Australia each year, but a team of #QUT researchers are working to improve outcomes. See how we're developing targeted therapies that seek out cancer proteins and kill harmful cells.
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Planning an Olympics legacy
It might be a decade away but already, the blueprint for what the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane will leave behind is well underway. Dr. CAROLINE RIOT from Griffith University explains why there is so much more to the world’s biggest event than just two weeks of elite sport.
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Is there a vaccine for RSV or respiratory syncytial virus? After almost 60 years, several come at once
You might not have heard of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. But it caused more than 100,000 global deaths in 2019, making it a leading cause of death in children under one year old. Here’s why it’s taken so long to develop a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus and what…
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Tiny houses and alternative homes are gaining councils' approval as they wrestle with the housing crisis
Despite a common belief that councils won’t approve tiny houses and modular and container homes, early findings from a national survey suggest planners are increasingly open to these housing options.
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To better understand the role of BM-adipocytes in advanced prostate cancer, TRI developed bioengineered tumor platforms using GelMA hydrogels.
GelMA and Biomimetic Culture Allow the Engineering of Mineralized, Adipose, and Tumor Tissue Human Microenvironments for the Study of Advanced Prostate Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo