Queensland science in the news
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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📈🧪 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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As the @CSIRO Synthetic Biology Research Fellow at Griffith University’s Law Futures Centre, Dr Michelle Rourke is helping to answer complex questions of genetic ownership and synthetic biology.
As the @CSIRO Synthetic Biology Research Fellow at Griffith University’s Law Futures Centre, Dr Michelle Rourke is helping to answer complex questions of genetic ownership and synthetic biology.
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A fantastic article from @jcu profiling the TNQ Hub and our Knowledge Broker Rachel Hay
A fantastic article profiling the TNQ Hub and our Knowledge Broker Rachel Hay about how the adoption of new tools and new technologies are critical to securing the future of farming.
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QBI team found that a Parkinson’s-linked gene contributes to a build-up of cell debris in the brain.
Dr Adekunle Bademosi & his team found that a Parkinson’s-linked gene contributes to a build-up of cell debris in the brain. This discovery could change the focus of PD treatments & pave the way for new potential drugs.
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Scientists solving micro jellyfish mystery
James Cook University scientists have uncovered more clues towards solving the mystery of where juvenile Irukandji jellyfish live. JCU researcher Dr Olivia Rowley said even fully grown Irukandji are very difficult to track, as they are only around 35mm long and transparent, while the juvenile polyp stage of the animal…
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New way to check if turtles are ‘fat and happy’
A ground-breaking technique developed by a JCU researcher could revolutionise how we measure the health of sea turtles and other threatened species.
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Healthy volunteers wanted for clinical trial of new COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine
The University of the Sunshine Coast will soon begin a phase one clinical trial of a potential new nasal spray vaccine for COVID-19.
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Researchers find adolescent cyberbullies also more likely to be victims – but that’s not all.
Early adolescents who engage in cyberbullying are more likely to become victims, according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
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Earth’s poorest pay highest price for human-wildlife conflict
Research finds individuals farming with cattle in developing countries up to 8 times more vulnerable than those in developed economies.
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Brisbane man Jason Jones’ world was shattered when he was diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer and staring death in the face.
Brisbane man Jason Jones’ world was shattered when he was diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer and staring death in the face. Australian Centre for Complex Integrated Surgical Solutions (ACCISS) surgery saved him from deadly disease.
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The new major players in conservation? NGOs thrive while national parks struggle
Conservation is a government job, right? Not any more. Here’s why the enormous growth in land managed by conservation NGOs is a boon to our environment
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Why do small rural communities often shun newcomers, even when they need them?
Many small towns badly need to attract new blood to prosper. Yet some residents are so bound up in their community – it’s part of their identity – that they struggle with the changes newcomers bring.
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A survey of over 17,000 people indicates only half of us are willing to trust AI at work
AI is inevitably entering the workplace – some people are more OK with it than others. But do we trust this technology?
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Genetic links between migraine and blood sugar levels confirmed
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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Bark painting mystery gives artist important place in family tree
Creator of unique artworks a mystery for nearly a century – until now.
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We were delighted to be hosted by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, in support of the AIBN's COVID vaccine team.
We were delighted to be hosted by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, in support of the AIBN's COVID vaccine team. It's always wonderful to celebrate our researchers and their achievements.
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Real-life autism disclosures are complex – and reactions can range from dismissal to celebration
Telling others about an autism diagnosis can lead to understanding and support, but it also exposes the Autistic person to greater risks of discrimination and bullying.
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An unusual form of caesium atom is helping a #UQ-led research team unmask unknown particles that make up the Universe ⚛️✨
An unusual form of caesium atom is helping a #UQ-led research team unmask unknown particles that make up the Universe ⚛️✨ You may have heard of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN... our research can offer greater sensitivity... to find new particles... It doesn’t need a giant collider, and instead…
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Fulbright Queensland Scholarships to improve not-for-profit funding and heal collective trauma
Griffith University alumnus Tanner Noakes and Professor Naomi Sunderland have each been awarded Fulbright scholarships. The Fulbright Program is a flagship foreign exchange scholarship program of the United States of America that aims to increase binational research collaboration, cultural understanding, and the exchange of ideas.
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#UQ-led research into a vaccine against Group A Streptococcus has received an $8million boost 🥼🔬
Queensland researchers are leading the charge in the fight against an infectious disease that can infect hearts. UQ-led research into a vaccine against Group A Streptococcus has received an $8million boost 🥼🔬
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Each year, fungus causes millions of dollars of damage to Australia’s barley crops... 🌱And we're getting to the root of the issue! @AnkeMartin2
Each year, fungus causes millions of dollars of damage to Australia’s barley crops... 🌱 And we're getting to the root of the issue! @AnkeMartin2
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Two UQ projects with industry partners, Vaxxas and Vivazome, have received funding to advance medical research.
Two Cooperative Research Centre Projects (CRC-P) involving the University of Queensland have received funding under the Federal Government program, which provides support for industry-led research collaborations with industry partners, Vaxxas and Vivazome,
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When scientists and Indigenous communities work together to translate traditional knowledge, amazing things can happen! Congratulations @UniQuestUQ and #Bulugudu on Trioda Wilingi; a spin-out company using #spinifex to create medical gels.
When scientists and Indigenous communities work together to translate traditional knowledge, amazing things can happen! Congratulations @UniQuestUQ and #Bulugudu. Called Trioda Wilingi Pty Ltd, the spin out company will develop injectable medical gels from cellulose nanofibres extracted from spinifex, which can be used to treat arthritis and osteoarthritis; help deliver…
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UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: A #UQ developed vaccine which protected 90 per cent of piglets in a trial from Japanese encephalitis virus could be rolled out nationally
UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: A #UQ developed vaccine which protected 90 per cent of piglets in a trial from Japanese encephalitis virus could be rolled out nationally. The mosquito-borne disease can severely affect humans, but cannot be passed from pigs to people and commercially-produced pork products remain safe to consume.
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Named a ‘top innovator’ globally for action on climate justice by the World Economic Forum - The Climate Justice Observatory launched
The Climate Justice Observatory by Griffith University Climate Action Beacon is a Queensland-based online resource that helps citizens to monitor local climate issues, map their local problems and crowd-source potential solutions for adaptation challenges. It combines reliable information, equity data, climate modelling, long-form journalism and multidisciplinary expert analysis, so you can…
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A new study by @MaterResearch and #UQ will look at a potential tablet treatment for #OvarianCancer
Translational Research Institute Retweeted @UQMedicine: A new study by @MaterResearch and #UQ will look at a potential tablet treatment for #OvarianCancer which could be more effective and have fewer side effects than current chemotherapy.
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🏞 TERN's Landscape Monitoring platform conducts #environmental monitoring & landscape observation
🏞 TERN's Landscape Monitoring platform conducts #environmental monitoring & landscape observation. #Data are used to characterise & detect change relating to vegetation structure & composition, land cover & bushfire dynamics & impacts.
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When you find the male...you look at this tiny cute frog that makes such a loud sound, you think...
James Cook Uni Retweeted @EcolSocAus: "When you find the male...you look at this tiny cute frog that makes such a loud sound, you think: how can you survive in this harsh environment? That’s until leech number 37 enters your mouth..."
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Following recent research, UniSC funded to provide primary school program to address STEM gender gap
UniSC will lead an evidence-based Australian school program to help young girls catch the STEM bug early and to believe in their ability to succeed in science, technology, engineering and maths. The University has received more than $520,000 in funding through the Federal Government’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program.
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Free workforce planning course for Queensland small businesses
Businesses seeking skilled staff will benefit from a new free short course developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast in partnership with the Queensland Government.
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Researchers at James Cook University who paired to tools believe the technique could transform environmental science.
Researchers at James Cook University who paired a revolutionary method for detecting fish with freely available ecological data believe the technique could transform environmental science. Dr Alyssa Budd, who led the work at JCU, said scientists demonstrated the power of combining environmental DNA (eDNA) testing techniques with publicly available oceanographic…
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How will we cope as the summers get longer and hotter? And how will we find solutions?
How will we cope as the summers get longer and hotter? And how will we find solutions? A journey to Birdsville: Professor Susan Harris Rimmer (@FemInt) met with locals to understand their experiences with extreme heat and launch the Climate Justice Observatory.
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Do beach cabanas actually protect you from the sun?
Move over beach umbrellas, it’s the summer of the beach cabana. But these popular sun shelters may not protect you as much as you think.
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🦘🌳 The TERN EcoImages portal provides access to all images collected at TERN survey sites across Australia. Discover all the amazing images we have collected over the years from Flora, Fauna, Fungi & more!
🦘🌳 The TERN EcoImages portal provides access to all images collected at TERN survey sites across Australia. Discover all the amazing images we have collected over the years from Flora, Fauna, Fungi & more!
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A study led by TRI-based Mater-UQ researchers has identified a previously unknown genetic link between #platelets & #ParkinsonsDisease, providing a foundation to improve future prevention & prognosis of common #neurologicaldiseases
A study led by TRI-based Mater-UQ researchers has identified a previously unknown genetic link between #platelets & #ParkinsonsDisease, providing a foundation to improve future prevention & prognosis of common #neurologicaldiseases The study, led by Mater Research and The University of Queensland’s Dr Yuanhao Yang and Associate Professor Jake Gratten, analysed…
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Male humpback whales off Australia's eastern coast are ditching their love songs for a more aggressive approach.
Male humpback whales off Australia's eastern coast are ditching their love songs for a more aggressive approach. #UQ research suggests that singing may no longer be the go-to move for humpback seduction. 🐋🎶🥊
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Sugars help to crack the ovarian cancer code
Griffith University researchers are making inroads in ovarian cancer research looking at early detection signs and how the disease spreads through the body. Professor Michael Jennings and team has received a $444,203 grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation to enable them to continue their research into early-stage ovarian cancer…
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Mapping Iran's biodiversity hotspots to create new protected areas covering 20% of the landscape
Most of Iran is wild and beautiful, but development threatens to degrade highly-prized ecosystems. Now new research is honing in on the hotspots, to preserve biodiversity in expanded protected areas.
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#UQ scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus in pigs.
#UQ scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus in pigs. This is an important step in preventing mosquitos from carrying the potentially fatal disease to people. @UQ_SCMB @JodyPeters20
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AIBN researchers have won $1.5m in @arc_gov_au Linkage Grants
AIBN researchers have won $1.5m in @arc_gov_au Linkage Grants to: 🏥improve targeted cancer therapies 🧪develop new reusable tools for PFAS removal ☀️convert low-cost raw materials to high-value chemicals using solar
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Keep it down! Research led by @CNZdenek has found snakes can hear more than you think 🐍🐍🐍
Keep it down! Research led by Dr Christina Zdenek from UQ’s School of Biological Sciences, in collaboration with Queensland University of Technology’s Professor Damian Candusso has found snakes that contrary to popular belief can hear more than you think 🐍🐍🐍
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QIMR Berghofer researchers seek volunteers for national Clozapine study
Volunteers are needed for a national study by researchers at QIMR Berghofer, into the effectiveness of a drug used to treat a number of mental health conditions, including Schizophrenia. The ClozaGene Study aims to improve the lives of Australians who are taking the drug Clozapine, by identifying the environmental and…
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AI-driven Internet of Drones for targeted weed management: CQU research project - CQUniversity
Since the earliest days of agriculture… farmers have waged war on weeds. Now, a high-tech research project is taking the battle to the skies… thanks to a national team of CQUniversity experts. For the collaborative project with industry, CQU researchers are using light-weight drones to snap millions of ultra-high resolution…
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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.
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Farmed salmon or chicken? Environmental footprint research can guide eco-conscious consumers
Shall I order the chicken, or the salmon? What does the science say about reducing pressure on the environment? When you take a big-picture view, the results can be surprising.
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NEW animation on Terciles for Climate and Pasture Growth – more than just a median value.
In this animation, Mick, Liz and Jim discuss the benefits of using ‘terciles’ to enhance decision-making for livestock enterprises. The animation on the Long Paddock site features a new tool from the Science Division of the Department of Environment and Science.
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An excellent turnout at @SanofiANZ's recent call for talent to find researchers and scientists interested in the #TranslationalScienceHub.
An excellent turnout at @SanofiANZ's recent call for talent to find researchers and scientists interested in the #TranslationalScienceHub. The TSH will be located at various sites, incl. at TRI, #UQ and @Griffith_uni in partnership with the @QLDGov.
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Research highlights environmental stressors of farmed chicken and salmon
Research finds food fed to farmed chicken and salmon accounts for 78% and over 67% of their environmental impacts.
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Big battery powering large-scale energy storage solutions
Researchers at the QUT-operated National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) have commissioned the biggest large-scale iron flow battery - and the first of its kind - outside of the United States.
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What we want to do is to see how the atoms are combined into molecules and ions; how they behave will determine how everything we see at the macroscale behaves.
"What we want to do is to see how the atoms are combined into molecules and ions; how they behave will determine how everything we see at the macroscale behaves." - Prof. Debra Bernhardt 🎬Watch @CosmosMagazine interview
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We found 2.9-million-year-old stone tools used to butcher ancient hippos – but likely not by our ancestors
The findings suggest we weren’t the first advanced carnivore among the hominins, as has been previously assumed.
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QUT Retweeted @QUTmaterials: Congratulations to @QUTmaterials researcher Professor Aijun Du on being appointed to the @arc_gov_au College of Experts.…
QUT Retweeted @QUTmaterials: Congratulations to @QUTmaterials researcher Professor Aijun Du on being appointed to the @arc_gov_au College of Experts.…
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2.9-million-year-old tools found in Kenya have stirred up a 'fascinating whodunnit'!
2.9-million-year-old tools found in Kenya have stirred up a 'fascinating whodunnit'! 👏 A team of researchers, incl. Associate Prof. Julien Louys from @ARCHE_Griffith uncovered a site where early human ancestors used some of the oldest stone tools ever found.
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Head and neck cancer patient-derived tumouroid cultures: opportunities and challenges.
Head and neck cancer patient-derived tumouroid cultures: opportunities and challenges. Hot off the press in British Journal of Cancer. Collaboration across leading Queensland research organisations.
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Citizen scientists tend oyster gardens
Australia’s first ‘oyster gardening’ project has shown the practice benefits the environment and could be an easy way for citizen scientists to improve marine environments.
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Study adds more brains to the brawn
Walking the high-performance tightrope between data and drills is the focus of a new study on how experts can get the best out of a team in elite level rugby league.
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📊 Tree Structural CharacteristicsField #data on tree structure can be used for calibration & validation of LiDAR products of tree height, canopy height profiles & allometrically derived Diameter Breast Height.
📊 Tree Structural Characteristics Field #data on tree structure can be used for calibration & validation of LiDAR products of tree height, canopy height profiles & allometrically derived Diameter Breast Height.
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QUT welcomes Filipino teachers for postgrad study
International students have started arriving at QUT for the 2023 uni year, including a group of Filipino teachers who are part of the biggest postgraduate cohort sent to an Australian university by the Philippines Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
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Clinical trial of potential needle-free vaccination for influenza
The University of the Sunshine Coast is about to begin a clinical trial to assess a needle-free technology for vaccinating against influenza, in Brisbane, Morayfield and on the Sunshine Coast.
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New study to help bush kids
James Cook University researchers who are running a project to treat sick outback kids near where they live, have been given a federal grant to trial the scheme in the bush.
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Soldiers ‘use the force’ to stay fighting fit
James Cook University researchers have given soldiers a potential new way to work out based on assessments from force plates - special mechanical sensing systems.
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2.9-million-year-old butchery site reopens case of who made first stone tools
Discovery of stone tools and cut-marked animal bones in Kenya offers window into the dawn of stone technology.
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CQU-led Nurse and Midwife Navigator report released
The findings of a CQUniversity-led research project that evaluated a new model of nursing and midwifery in Queensland have been released.
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🥰Endangered yakka skinks are set to be protected by Australia's largest reptile predator fence! More from researcher Stephen Pec via @abcnews.
Endangered yakka skinks are set to be protected by Australia's largest reptile predator fence! More from researcher Stephen Pec via @abcnews. An endangered reptile is getting a helping hand deep in the heart of the mulga lands, just outside Charleville in south-west Queensland.
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Railway team leads multi-national collaborative research
Brakes – you can’t stop without them – and just like those for cars, brakes are a critical safety system for railway trains.
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Who is perpetrating domestic, sexual and family violence?
The State of Knowledge Report on Violence Perpetration, released today, reviews the current data and research on who perpetrates domestic, family, and sexual violence.
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New study reveals critically low numbers of north Queensland quolls
A UniSC-led study reveals that endangered Spotted-tailed Quolls in North Queensland might in fact be critically endangered, with numbers down to fewer than 250 individuals in a handful of small and declining populations.
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QUT celebrates ARC Linkage grant success
QUT is celebrating the success of three research teams who have received about $1.15 million in ARC Linkage project grants.
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Griffith University partners with healthtech accelerator program
Griffith University has committed to a three-year partnership with a leading health technology accelerator program based within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. The LuminaX Healthtech Accelerator is a 14-week innovation program that fast-tracks commercialisation and market-readiness for up to 10 Australian health technology startups each year. Cohort Innovation…
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Team takes out medical prize for IUD research
Dr Sarah D’Arcy, Dr Chester Cao, Dr Steve Ahn, and Dr Victoria Allan along with their supervisor Associate Professor Alireza Ahmadvand investigated how the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns affected rates of long-acting reversible contraception utilisation.
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Griffith unlocking the secrets to Strep A virulence
Griffith University researchers have unlocked one of the secrets as to why some forms of Strep A are associated with severe invasive infection.
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Funds for ground-breaking research in agriculture and engineering 🌾Congrats, Associate Professor Anke Martin and Professor Pingan Song! @arc_gov_au 👏
Funds for ground-breaking research in agriculture and engineering 🌾 Congrats, Associate Professor Anke Martin and Professor Pingan Song! @arc_gov_au 👏
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Meet Shona Wood...The scientist helping save a global food staple (and a favourite spread) from wipeout.#PhDoIt 💪
Meet Shona Wood... The scientist helping save a global food staple (and a favourite spread) from wipeout. #PhDoIt 💪
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Led by @ChrisRoelfsema, a #UQ team has found an abundance of coral in waters off Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
A #UQ team has found an abundance of coral in waters off Queensland's Sunshine Coast — far beyond what the team expected when they first pitched the project.
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#UQ researchers say farmland expansion equal to the size of Egypt wouldn't be needed in the future if we embrace seaweed for food.
#UQ researchers say farmland expansion equal to the size of Egypt wouldn't be needed in the future if we embrace seaweed for farming. Seaweed farming might hold the key to massive improvements in carbon sequestration, biodiversity loss and food security say Queensland researchers. They investigated a red seaweed for its…
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Surprise Discovery in Breast Cancer Treatment
Griffith research has been funded nearly $900,000 by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) of Australia following discovery of a surprising new strategy for the treatment of one of the most common types of breast cancer.
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In an exciting new study, #QIMRBerghofer researchers have found that simple low-dose #aspirin may boost #ovariancancer survival.
In an exciting new study, #QIMRBerghofer researchers have found that simple low-dose #aspirin may boost #ovariancancer survival. The study followed more than 900 Australian women newly-diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and asked them how often they used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin.
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Seven steps to ‘clean up’ cotton industry
Exploitation of workers in the global garment industry is rife but Australia can lead the way to change, starting with the growers say QUT researchers, who also suggest Cotton Australia introduce labour rights criterion to the Australian Cotton Mark certification.
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QIMR Berghofer researchers are working on an early detection test for ovarian cancer, which is notoriously difficult to detect until it is advanced.
QIMR Berghofer researchers are working on an early detection test for ovarian cancer, which is notoriously difficult to detect until it is advanced. The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation has awarded Assoc/Prof Jason Lee and team more than $850k for his research @ocrfaustralia
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Queensland Brain Institute, UQ Retweeted @uniaus: A pioneering treatment for Alzheimer’s disease developed at @UQ_
Queensland Brain Institute, UQ Retweeted @uniaus: A pioneering treatment for Alzheimer’s disease developed at @UQ_News is being tested in a small safety trial underway in Brisbane. The safety trial - with a limit of 12 participants - is the culmination of a decade of ongoing research led by Professor Jürgen…
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This World Science Festival QIMR Berghofer presents the Blood Biology Apprentice Program. Learn how to prepare blood for microscopic analysis, examine the components and explore how blood maintains a balance in our body.
This World Science Festival QIMR Berghofer presents the Blood Biology Apprentice Program. Learn how to prepare blood for microscopic analysis, examine the components and explore how blood maintains a balance in our body. Sun 26 Mar 2023 9.30-11am 12-1.30pm
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A #UQ-led study has built an algorithm that could help the beef industry cut emissions from livestock by up to 85%.
UQ Science Retweeted @UQ_News: A #UQ-led study has built an algorithm that could help the beef industry cut emissions from livestock by up to 85% without raising costs or slashing yields. The remarkable forecast stems from a concept where people using the platform can enter details about their operation on…
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A previously unknown genetic link between platelets and Parkinson’s Disease has been identified providing a foundation for future work to improve prevention of neurological disorders.
A Mater Research study has identified a previously unknown genetic link between platelets and Parkinson’s Disease has been identified providing a foundation for future work to improve prevention of neurological disorders. @UQ_News @NHMRC @UTAS @QUT @AarhusUni @broadinstitute
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Breakthrough testing standard developed for COVID-19 RATs
In a world first, James Cook University researchers have developed a new way to rate the effectiveness of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), which could lead to more reliable testing of patients.
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Too much sex and not enough sleep is deadly for endangered marsupial
Endangered male Northern Quolls are giving up sleep in favour of having more sex – and it could be killing them, according to new research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
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Mind Games: UniSC researchers explore how athletes’ beliefs affect their anxiety
Could changing what athletes believe about their own thinking processes, affect their anxiety and performance? University of the Sunshine Coast researchers investigate.
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Sound artist @LeahBarclay has been listening to our environment for more than a decade, revealing new knowledge about ecosystems, unlocking new data and connecting communities to their world.
Sound artist @LeahBarclay has been listening to our environment for more than a decade, revealing new knowledge about ecosystems, unlocking new data and connecting communities to their world. Read about how she is giving voice to an environment in crisis
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New tech opens doors for cancer detection
A James Cook University researcher says the development of AI and other new technologies is enabling researchers to investigate easier and quicker tests for cancers using microRNAs.
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Sustainable start-up shows off entrepreneurial talent at MIT
Entrepreneurial students from QUT have kicked off 2023 with a three-week hands-on experience at MIT, the world’s leading university in creating founders of business.
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Australia's cotton farmers can help prevent exploitation in the global garment industry
Producer responsibility is increasingly being used to deal with the environmental costs of production. It can also be used to deal with social issues.
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New freshwater mussels discovered in southwestern Australia
Genetic techniques have helped uncover a new threatened species of freshwater mussel in southern Western Australia
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The Office of the QLD Chief Scientist is offering grants of up to $20,000 for STEM-related events and educational activities that increase student and/or community engagement with scientists and participation in STEM-based projects. 👩🔬👨🔬
The Office of the QLD Chief Scientist is offering grants of up to $20,000 for STEM-related events and educational activities that increase student and/or community engagement with scientists and participation in STEM-based projects. 👩🔬👨🔬
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An international study led by #UQ's @McgowanHamish has revealed that dust blown in from nearby deserts can convert coral reefs into CO2 sinks.
An international study led by #UQ's @McgowanHamish has revealed that dust blown in from nearby deserts can convert coral reefs into CO2 sinks. This disproves the long-held theory that coral reefs only have the capacity to emit CO2.
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Aggressive shrimps and surprising predators make life tough for spanner crabs
For years, fishers have suspected sharks of stealing their spanner crab catch. Now a University of the Sunshine Coast study has cleared sharks and instead uncovered three unexpected culprits taking a bite out of Australia’s commercial crab industry.
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Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians. It's caused by neurodegeneration – the damage and death of the brain’s neurons.
Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians. It's caused by neurodegeneration – the damage and death of the brain’s neurons. Most disorders linked with #dementia are progressive, degenerative and irreversible.
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Manufacturing to take off with Area 61
The next big thing in commercial manufacturing could be just around the corner with the help of a new program overseen by a cutting-edge unit at James Cook University.
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TRI-based biotech startup #Vaxxas has received a major funding investment of $6.4M from the @CEPIvaccines in Norway to advance the devt of its high-density microarray patch for mRNA vaccines
TRI-based biotech startup #Vaxxas has received a major funding investment of $6.4M from the @CEPIvaccines in Norway to advance the devt of its high-density microarray patch for mRNA vaccines
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Science for survival in Australian-first climate textbook
In the past three decades of climate wars, the Australian conversation about our changing world has been dominated by debate about the science. Queensland-based climate scientist Professor Steve Turton is determined to cut through the noise, and urgently focus on survival. Climate Textbook: Surviving the Climate Crisis: Australian Perspectives and…
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COVID has shone a light on the significant health inequities occurring in disadvantaged communities in Australia, including migrant communities
😷🧑⚕️🩺 "COVID has shone a light on the significant health inequities occurring in disadvantaged communities in Australia, including migrant communities." More from @DrAlethaWard1 via @abcnews.
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Sick of counting sheep? 🐑Our @daniel_s_joyce might have the answer... 😴He's been studying how pulses of light can help our brains switch off!
Sick of counting sheep? 🐑 Our @daniel_s_joyce might have the answer... 😴 He's been studying how pulses of light can help our brains switch off!
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Nature is a source of wonder and inspiration for neuroscientists. In 2020, QBI’s #AGreyMatter spoke with Emeritus Professor Srini Srinivasan about the brains of birds and bees and what they can tell us about how our brains work.
Nature is a source of wonder and inspiration for neuroscientists. In 2020, QBI’s #AGreyMatter spoke with Emeritus Professor Srini Srinivasan about the brains of birds and bees and what they can tell us about how our brains work. #QBI #Podcast
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Is 'Toadzilla' a sign of enormous cane toads to come? It's possible – toads grow as large as their environment allows
Enormous cane toads in Australia are not new – but we might see even larger ones as predators figure out how to eat these introduced toxic toads.
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🦎 Williams Wet Tropics Vertebrate databaseThis database contains occurrence #data for vertebrates across the Australian Wet Tropics, to gain a deeper understanding of the distribution of species across the region.🔗
🦎 Williams Wet Tropics Vertebrate database This database contains occurrence #data for vertebrates across the Australian Wet Tropics, to gain a deeper understanding of the distribution of species across the region.
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A #UQ-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges.
A #UQ-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges.
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Researchers are a step closer to unravelling the mystery of brain activity to better understand - and predict - the outcomes of deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Researchers are a step closer to unravelling the mystery of brain activity to better understand - and predict - the outcomes of deep brain stimulation (DBS). @UQ_News @PNASNews
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War leaves a toxic legacy that lasts long after the guns go quiet. Can we stop it?
Chemical weapons and toxins are still being used in current wars. Without action, ecosystems and people are at risk.
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Australia-India Strategic Research Fund: Collaborative Research Projects Round 15 - Closes
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund: Collaborative Research Projects Round 15 grant opportunity supports collaborative research projects between Australia and India with of between A$500,000 and A$1,000,000. Indo-Australian Science and Technology Fund priorities: AI and machine learning; New and renewable energy technologies; and Urban mining and electronic waste recycling. Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund…
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Some memories seem seared into our brains, while others are fleeting wisps of recollection. But what affects the strength and duration of #memories?
Some memories seem seared into our brains, while others are fleeting wisps of recollection. But what affects the strength and duration of #memories?
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Queensland Brain Institute, @QBI_papers: Hemodynamic transient and functional connectivity follow structural connectivity and cell type over the brain hierarchy.
Queensland Brain Institute, UQ Retweeted @QBI_papers: Hemodynamic transient and functional connectivity follow structural connectivity and cell type over the brain hierarchy.
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Brilliant to see Dr @HelenBostock5 leading #UQ's contingent to Antarctica, helping us better understand how climate change may affect ocean currents 🔥🌏🌊
Brilliant to see Dr @HelenBostock5 leading #UQ's contingent to Antarctica, helping us better understand how climate change may affect ocean currents 🔥🌏🌊
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ANFF-Qld sets the foundation for industrial growth.
ANFF-Qld sets the foundation for industrial growth. A Queensland research hub is set to spark major advancements in scientific exploration and biotech with a $23 million upgrade featuring Australia’s first 3D nano printer now complete.
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#SkinCancer Capital of the World is one title #Queensland wants to lose. A new Skin Cancer Prevention Queensland report led by #QIMRBerghofer's @RachelNeale14 & #UQ's @MonikaJanda
#SkinCancer Capital of the World is one title #Queensland wants to lose. A new Skin Cancer Prevention Queensland report led by #QIMRBerghofer's @RachelNeale14 & #UQ's @MonikaJanda calls for a new approach to make this happen.
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QUT Virtual Cycling Centre offers online challenges
Future Olympic and Paralympic cyclists can now train and compete against the world’s best at QUT’s Virtual Cycling Centre, which recreates famous tracks including the final stage of the Tour de France and brings online communities of people together to ride.
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Queensland Brain Institute, UQ Retweeted @QBI_papers: Transcriptional signature in microglia isolated from an Alzheimer's disease mouse model treated with scanning ultrasound.
Queensland Brain Institute, UQ Retweeted @QBI_papers: Transcriptional signature in microglia isolated from an Alzheimer's disease mouse model treated with scanning ultrasound.
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Queensland Brain Institute - Novel brain regulators derived from Lion's Mane mushrom extracts.
Queensland Brain Institute, UQ Retweeted @marmol_dr: This project went in reverse way, from international industry collaboration to paper and now I'm glad that it's out! Novel brain regulators derived from Lion's Mane mushrom extracts.
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We take an active role in the Pacific through research, capacity-building projects and partnerships, which is why we were thrilled to partner with Papua New Guinea’s newest university.
We take an active role in the Pacific through research, capacity-building projects and partnerships, which is why we were thrilled to partner with Papua New Guinea’s newest university as part of a collaborative work and cultural exchange.
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QBI researchers, led by @wensung978, have discovered the pathways of the brain that allow cuttlefish to perform their most mind-bending trick - hiding in plain sight!
QBI researchers, led by @wensung978, have discovered the pathways of the brain that allow cuttlefish to perform their most mind-bending trick - hiding in plain sight!
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A project borne from #UQ’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (AFIA) Industry Kickstarter grant program could prevent 30,000 tonnes of plastic from entering the ocean per year 🌊♻️🥤
A project borne from #UQ’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (AFIA) Industry Kickstarter grant program could prevent 30,000 tonnes of plastic from entering the ocean per year 🌊♻️🥤
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Check out the new, 10-minute #GiveFlakeABreak doco, featuring important research by #UQ's A/Prof. @CarissaJoyKlein. Her work is helping save endangered sharks from ending up on Aussie plates 🦈
Check out the new, 10-minute #GiveFlakeABreak doco, featuring important research by #UQ's A/Prof. @CarissaJoyKlein. Her work is helping save endangered sharks from ending up on Aussie plates 🦈
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Around 1 in 2 Australians will struggle with their mental health, including depression, during their lifetime. #AGreyMatter spoke with @TyeLab in 2020 about this debilitating disorder.
Around 1 in 2 Australians will struggle with their mental health, including depression, during their lifetime. #AGreyMatter spoke with @TyeLab in 2020 about this debilitating disorder.
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🔥 Annual Fire Scars - Landsat, QLD DES algorithm Characterising historic patterns of burning & changing #fire regimes over time is important for improving our management of fire, #climate, land-use & vegetation interactions.🔗
🔥 Annual Fire Scars - Landsat, QLD DES algorithm Characterising historic patterns of burning & changing #fire regimes over time is important for improving our management of fire, #climate, land-use & vegetation interactions.
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Why backpackers and seasonal migrants matter to regional Australia
Griffith research confirms the essential contribution of backpackers and seasonal migrant workers to regional Australia is undervalued.
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Our latest research on tropical rainforest tree responses to warming. @LucasCernusak @DMCrayn @AWCheesman, Noel Preece...
Our latest research on tropical rainforest tree responses to warming. Temperature, nutrient availability, and species traits interact to shape elevation responses of Australian tropical trees
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JCU experts who surveyed the wreckage left after a devastating 2021 cyclone say building standards are inadequate.
JCU experts who surveyed the wreckage left after a devastating 2021 cyclone say building standards are inadequate and need to be upgraded, even in areas not thought of as being at high risk. Dr Korah Parackal led a study based on a damage investigation performed by the JCU Cyclone Testing…
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Half-century of cyclone data puts researchers on track to explore future risks
Fifty years of BOM data reveals unusual characteristics and trends of tropical cyclones from Coral Sea.
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Griffith University welcomes new Professor of Practice – Disaster Management
Griffith University’s disaster management credentials have been boosted following the appointment of renowned expert Professor Iain MacKenzie to the role of Professor of Practice – Disaster Management.
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Concussion is not easy to diagnose because symptoms can vary from person to person and can change over time. But what if there was a simple test that could be given within a few minutes of a suspected concussion?
Concussion is not easy to diagnose because symptoms can vary from person to person and can change over time. But what if there was a simple test that could be given within a few minutes of a suspected concussion?
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Dr Nakamura and team have shown that changing how the energy in cells is metabolised can help #macrophages eat up #cancer cells, giving hope against drug resistance in B-cell lymphoma.The Play for a Cure and Leukaemia Foundations supported this work.
Dr Nakamura and team have shown that changing how the energy in cells is metabolised can help #macrophages eat up #cancer cells, giving hope against drug resistance in B-cell lymphoma. The Play for a Cure and Leukaemia Foundations supported this work.
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Dramatic rise in liver cancer in Australia’s tropical and equatorial north
The rapid rise of liver cancer in Australia, mainly in the equatorial and tropical north, has prompted researchers to question a link between liver cancer and climate and consider the effects the hotter temperatures of climate change might bring.
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🗺️ The Cal/Val team from the @GeoscienceAus Digital Earth Australia branch recently visited our Robson Creek Rainforest SuperSite
🗺️ The Cal/Val team from the @GeoscienceAus Digital Earth Australia branch recently visited our Robson Creek Rainforest SuperSite to map the area with the aim that it will be one of its analysis-ready validation #data sites.🔗
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Fishy project set to turn up the heat
A new James Cook University research project aims to unlock vital clues to better understand how North Queensland’s fish populations will cope with the rising threat of climate change.
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Early Alzheimer’s detection may be a step closer
The well-known chemical element potassium could be the key to developing a powerful early detection tool for people affected by a debilitating brain condition.
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Indigenous leader elected as JCU’s next Chancellor
A passionate advocate for better Indigenous health outcomes and one of the nation’s first Indigenous medical graduates, Professor Ngiare Brown, has been named the next Chancellor of James Cook University. She will be JCU’s first female and first Indigenous Chancellor.
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Travel industry faces post-pandemic choices
Global tourism is at a crossroads as the Covid 19 virus, spread by mass travel, forces the industry to make choices on its future, according to a researcher from James Cook University.
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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.
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UniSQ Research: Regional presence, international impact.
Many of the social and environmental challenges currently facing Australia are also impacting much of the world. Recovery from the global pandemic, managing increasing climatic uncertainty, the major challenge of decarbonisation of the economy, and food and water security concerns are just a few of the urgent priorities. Focused across…
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With #lung #cancer the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide in 2020, TRI-based #QUT scientist @Dr_MarkAdams is working to reverse resistance to therapy.
With #lung #cancer the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide in 2020, TRI-based #QUT scientist @Dr_MarkAdams is working to reverse resistance to therapy. Watch the video about his vital research.
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Women in BIO – Industry and Networking Forum
Women in BIO – Industry and Networking Forum 10.00am - 1.30pm Tuesday 21 February 2023 - UniSC Moreton Bay 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie, Queensland For women in the Biomedical and Biotechnology industry sectors. Key speakers provide professional information and insights about industry opportunities, challenges and career pathways. Network with your…
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Study investigates the 'trashy' lives of white ibis
Australia’s native white ibis is a bird with a bad reputation. Now a research project in Moreton Bay is trying to better understand how the lives of ‘bin chickens.’ Residents and visitors are asked to play their part by reporting any sightings of ibis with bright pink or blue tags…
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Nearly two-thirds of coral reef shark and ray species worldwide are threatened with extinction,
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef shark and ray species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to a James Cook University scientist.
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Seaweed consumption up among young Australians
Young Australians are increasingly turning to seaweed for its flavour, nutrient content, and health benefits, despite facing barriers to buying it. These are the findings from a study about factors influencing the consumption of seaweed by PhD candidate Mikaela Young.
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Investigational respiratory 3-in-one vaccine - clinical trial begins in Brisbane
The University of the Sunshine Coast will lead trials in Brisbane for an investigational vaccine that could address three respiratory viruses in one. UniSC Clinical Trials staff will enroll participants in a Moderna phase 1 trial of a combination investigational vaccine for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
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Great to see amazing real-world results from the team at Vaxxas! Crucial components of this needle-free patch technology were, of course, developed right here at AIBN.
Great to see amazing real-world results from the team at Vaxxas! Crucial components of this needle-free patch technology were, of course, developed right here at AIBN. Read more about Vaxxas and our other AIBN start-up companies here:
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Expand your #medtech commercialisation knowledge & your networks in 2023! The BridgeTech Program is a government & industry-funded program that helps researchers do just that.
Expand your #medtech commercialisation knowledge & your networks in 2023! The BridgeTech Program is a government & industry-funded program that helps researchers do just that.
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Did you hear that we're advancing Australia’s space and defence capabilities? 🚀More via @DefenceConnect
Did you hear that we're advancing Australia’s space and defence capabilities? 🚀A $180 million University of Southern Queensland-led consortium has been launched to advance Australia’s space and defence capabilities, dubbed the Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics (iLAuNCH) program. More via @DefenceConnect
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Queensland road safety researchers are working to stop people driving dangerously on the state's beaches to end the "high rate of serious injury and fatal crashes"
"We've found there's a number of drivers that wouldn't normally offend on the roads, but once their tyres hit the sand, it's like a switch." @LeviAndersonCCJ on his research to stop people driving dangerously on the beach.
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Barriers to accessing to medicinal cannabis
Interest in cannabis-based medicines (CBMs) has increased in Australia, but while recent policy and legislative changes have enabled health practitioners to prescribe CBMs, many patients still struggle to access them.
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Strep A cases are rising. We must remember our earliest hygiene lessons as vaccine trials continue
Group A streptococci, also known as “strep A”, were the first organisms ever identified to be the cause of a disease. In the mid-1800s, Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis first noted the link between a lack of hygienic practices – such as handwashing – among medical staff and puerperal (or childbirth…
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Pilot Plant expansion to grow Queensland’s biomanufacturing future
QUT's Mackay pilot plant that converts biomass from a sugar mill into bioproducts will be expanded thanks to funding support from the Queensland Government.
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Methane ‘gobbling’ microorganism is a shape shifter: Nature Microbiology
A microorganism that helps reduce the release of the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere has been found to be a ‘shape shifter’ capable of markedly changing its appearance and metabolism to rapidly respond to changes in its environment, a team of microbiologists has found.
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Endangered bird found with the aid of AI
The song of the endangered Eastern Bristlebird, a species not seen or heard in South East Queensland for three years, has been captured by acoustic monitors and identified with the aid of artificial intelligence developed by QUT researchers.
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Despite access to antibiotics, tuberculosis continues to be a major cause of death worldwide - Mater Research
Despite access to antibiotics, tuberculosis continues to be a major cause of death worldwide. Mater Researcher @RonacherK and her team hope a major @nhmrc funding boost can support efforts to find ways to limit the progression of TB in patients.
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Robots to enhance Australia’s Antarctic activities
QUT Robots will help Australian Antarctic scientists and other Antarctic experts to venture where none have been before, and advance human understanding of Antarctic and Southern Ocean ecosystems more efficiently, safely and cost-effectively.
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A #UQ-led research team has developed a tool to help the global beef industry reduce costs and greenhouse gases while meeting demand for meat.
A #UQ-led research team has developed a tool to help the global beef industry reduce costs and greenhouse gases while meeting demand for meat. The team assessed the economic and emissions impacts of different cattle feeds at different locations around the globe to formulate a framework to guide and inform…
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UniSC gains a ‘twin’ as part of global capacity building partnership
The University of the Sunshine Coast has formed a twinning partnership with Papua New Guinea’s newest university to help build its teaching and learning capacity through a collaborative work and cultural exchange.
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A new JCU research project aims to unlock vital clues to better understand how North Queensland’s fish populations will cope with the rising threat of climate change.
A new JCU research project aims to unlock vital clues to better understand how North Queensland’s fish populations will cope with the rising threat of climate change.
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BASEmRNA recognised for their leading role creating next-gen #mRNA vaccines and therapies right here at AIBN.
BASEmRNA recognised for their leading role creating next-gen #mRNA vaccines and therapies right here at AIBN. Congrats @Mercerlab1, @SethCheetham and @ProfPaulYoung 👏🏼 Spot BASE's superstar researchers throughout: @emilyariens, @djhan8_ and @IdrisogluSenel
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Super excited to see that @AOF_organoids is LIVE. Housed at the AIBN, the Australian Organoid Facility uses state-of-the-art automation technologies to provide researchers with quality-assured organoids for basic, translational, and contract research.
Super excited to see that @AOF_organoids is LIVE. Housed at the AIBN, the Australian Organoid Facility uses state-of-the-art automation technologies to provide researchers with quality-assured organoids for basic, translational, and contract research. #AOFatUQ
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Apply now to grow business for good in Rocky, Darling Downs
Community-minded people passionate about social change can join a growing movement for good across Rockhampton and the Darling Downs, with CQUniversity's social enterprise accelerator iActivate.
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Global variation in the fate of coral reefs
Scientists from James Cook University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have found that the type of algae (seaweed) that replaces dead corals varies in different oceans around the world – and some types may allow coral recovery better than others.
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JCU and Smithsonian scientists have found that the type of algae (seaweed) that replaces dead corals varies in different oceans around the world.
Scientists have found that the type of algae (seaweed) that replaces dead corals varies in different oceans around the world – and some types may allow coral recovery better than others.
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Why Pacific Islanders are staying put even as rising seas flood their homes and crops
Residents are living with the impacts of climate change and know it’s happening. But leaving their homes would strike at the heart of their identity.
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Brain development is very different to the development of other organs. And The reason the brain is underdeveloped at birth is precisely the reason it is so incredible!
Brain development is very different to the development of other organs. And The reason the brain is underdeveloped at birth is precisely the reason it is so incredible!
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Are we breathing airborne microplastics; the exposure lurking inside our homes?
People are exposed to thousands of airborne microplastics a year indoors, a Griffith-led study has found.
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Venom or silk? Funnel-web behaviour laid bare
James Cook University researchers have been studying funnel-web spiders – discovering a wide variety of behaviours in an animal commonly thought only to be aggressive.
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UniSC offers Queensland's first degree in prosthetics and orthotics
The University of the Sunshine Coast has become the first Queensland university to offer prosthetics and orthotics as an undergraduate degree.
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Safety courses proposed for farm kids
Researchers say farm injuries to adolescents need to be looked at more closely and are recommending safety courses for all farm kids. Professor Richard Franklin from James Cook University’s College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences co-authored the study. He said for adolescents, the farm environment poses a unique…
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Meet the eastern bristlebird: tragically under-appreciated, and one fire away from local extinction
But here’s why this seemingly unremarkable bird could save other, less obvious species from devastation.
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Car crash risks higher in rural areas
People living in rural areas are not only at higher risk of sustaining severe head injuries in transport-related accidents; they are also less likely to survive, according to a global review of head trauma studies undertaken by JCU Medicine Honours student, Julia Chequer De Souza.
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JCU helps solar cable power ahead
Researchers from James Cook University are joining a multi-national effort to design and build a ground-breaking green energy network for the Asia-Pacific.
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#QUTHealth Dr @FionaWiller says it's better to build a good relationship with food to reach long-term goals than to restrict your intake of calories or abolish entire food groups.
#QUTHealth Dr @FionaWiller says it's better to build a good relationship with food to reach long-term goals than to restrict your intake of calories or abolish entire food groups.
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Diploma in Medical Ultrasound graduate Charles Hall shares his experiences working as a sonographer.
Diploma in Medical Ultrasound graduate Charles Hall shares his experiences working as a sonographer. "#QUT is recognised in the profession as producing some of the best, most skilled graduates."
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#UQ researchers are looking to dog owners for data on protecting pet – and human health – from environmental hazards 🦮🐕🦺🐩Own a pet dog?
#UQ researchers are looking to dog owners for data on protecting pet – and human health – from environmental hazards 🦮🐕🦺🐩Own a pet dog? Take this 15-20 minute survey and help us save both dogs and humans.
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Development and evaluation of a risk algorithm predicting alcohol dependence after early onset of regular alcohol use
Development and evaluation of a risk algorithm predicting alcohol dependence after early onset of regular alcohol use. A feed from PubMed of papers by Queensland Brain Institute researchers.
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'Boys will be boys': why consumers don't punish big polluters for greenwashing lies
Companies seen as big polluters suffer little in terms of reputation and sales when they are found making misleading claims about protecting the environment.
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Improving lives of Parents Under Pressure
Families with substance-misusing parents typically experience multiple adversities that can lead to detrimental child outcomes, but a Griffith University-led program has been creating positive change.
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This study from @ninampollak looked at a new rapid and reliable shrimp test that has been developed to detect Hepatopancreatic Parvoviruses. It can detect as little as 35 genome-equivalent copies and has great potential to improve #Shrimpfarming #HPV
This study from @ninampollak looked at a new rapid and reliable shrimp test that has been developed to detect Hepatopancreatic Parvoviruses. It can detect as little as 35 genome-equivalent copies and has great potential to improve #Shrimpfarming #HPV
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Researchers propose the rise of psychiatric conditions occurs when the level of harm to the developing brain reaches a certain threshold beyond which it can no longer adapt.
Researchers propose the rise of psychiatric conditions occurs when the level of harm to the developing brain reaches a certain threshold beyond which it can no longer adapt.
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Researchers have demonstrated that the conservation benefits of no-take marine reserves outweigh those of partially protected areas for targeted coral reef fishes.
Researchers have demonstrated that the conservation benefits of no-take marine reserves outweigh those of partially protected areas for targeted coral reef fishes. Biomass of fishes also varied with level of habitat complexity.
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Interesting study on #climatechange scepticism by Breanna Fraser, Rachel Sharman and @PatrickNunn3, which found we need to increase public trust in science and the perception that individual action can make a difference.
Interesting study on #climatechange scepticism by Breanna Fraser, Rachel Sharman and @PatrickNunn3, which found we need to increase public trust in science and the perception that individual action can make a difference. #ClimateAction
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Explore careers in biomedical science. #QUT is excited to share our Biomedical Scientist Job Kit, developed in collaboration with Careers with STEM.
Explore careers in biomedical science. #QUT is excited to share our Biomedical Scientist Job Kit, developed in collaboration with Careers with STEM. #CareersWithSTEM #STEM
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A quick & non-invasive detection tool could speed up efforts to eradicate #malaria worldwide #UQ's Dr Maggy Lord led the development of the infrared device which could scan up at 1k people a day
A quick & non-invasive detection tool could speed up efforts to eradicate #malaria worldwide #UQ's Dr Maggy Lord led the development of the infrared device which could scan up at 1k people a day. Read more via @SciDevNet @UQscience
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New paper from @wensung978 @AlejandraLGalan, Dr Nyoman Kurniawan and Prof Justin Marshall, enabled by NIF @UQ_CAI: The brain structure and the neural network features of the diurnal cuttlefish Sepia plangon
New paper from @wensung978 @AlejandraLGalan, Dr Nyoman Kurniawan and Prof Justin Marshall, enabled by NIF @UQ_CAI: The brain structure and the neural network features of the diurnal cuttlefish Sepia plangon
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New paper supported by NIF @UQ_CAI: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) promotes brain repair and improves cognitive outcomes after traumatic brain injury
New paper supported by NIF @UQ_CAI: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) promotes brain repair and improves cognitive outcomes after traumatic brain injury in a FcγRIIB receptor-dependent manner.
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Two snakes that can currently kill you, can also save your life.
Two snakes that can currently kill you, can also save your life. How? Research from Dr Kijas, @Rowan_lab , shows protein in the venom of two snakes – Australia’s eastern brown and the saw-scaled viper – could be to stop uncontrolled bleeding.
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Vitamin D is probably best known for its role in calcium uptake and bone formation. But QBI research has shown that vitamin D is also important for brain development.
Vitamin D is probably best known for its role in calcium uptake and bone formation. But QBI research has shown that vitamin D is also important for brain development. #QBI #TheBRAIN #TheDevelopingBrain #Magazine #VitaminD
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The box jellyfish has been ‘bar-coded’ by Scott Morrissey with genetic primers and probes that will allow researchers to accurately determine the presence of these deadly organisms in the environment
The box jellyfish has been ‘bar-coded’ by Scott Morrissey with genetic primers and probes that will allow researchers to accurately determine the presence of these deadly organisms in the environment (#eDNA) and discriminate their DNA from other taxa.
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General Practice Nurses are an untapped resource for improving the health of people with intellectual disability.
General Practice Nurses are an untapped resource for improving the health of people with intellectual disability. Our researchers, supported by a significant @nhmrc funding boost, are working to change this.
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4 creepy crawlies you'll see more of this wet summer – and one iconic beetle you'll probably miss
Wet weather is great for some species of bugs. But Christmas beetle swarms look to be a thing of the past
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Our breakthrough cancer research is making headlines around Australia this week. Have you heard about the exciting #Masterswitch discovery that potentially sees palpable #tumours melt away?
Our breakthrough cancer research is making headlines around Australia this week. Have you heard about the exciting #Masterswitch discovery that potentially sees palpable #tumours melt away?
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Cosmos Magazine's 10 science videos to watch over the break, featuring UniSC's @silvereyedoc talking about the 'beauty of birdsong'
Cosmos Magazine's 10 science videos to watch over the break, featuring UniSC's @silvereyedoc talking about the 'beauty of birdsong' Watch it here @CosmosMagazine
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Antarctica's emperor penguins could be extinct by 2100 – and other species may follow if we don't act
The species at risk include flowering plants, moss and lichens, tough invertebrates and breeding seabirds. Greater conservation efforts are needed to protect Antarctic ecosystems, and the populations of up to 97% of land-based Antarctic species could decline by 2100 if we don’t change tack, our new research has found.
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Partnership trio join forces to tackle methane emissions
A new targeted research program to address landfill methane emissions saw the partners involved unite during a recent visit to Griffith University’s Nathan campus.
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“If we can stop inflammation, we can stop scarring of the liver and prevent cirrhosis and liver cancer.”
“If we can stop inflammation, we can stop scarring of the liver and prevent cirrhosis and liver cancer.”Congratulations Prof Grant Ramm awarded a @nhmrc #IdeasGrant for research that could lead to a new treatment for serious #liver disease #NHMRC
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Twenty women’s health research projects will share in $22 million in 2022 NHMRC Ideas Grant funding. A/Prof Stacey Edwards and team at @QIMRBerghofer will explore how variations in DNA can lead to ovarian cancer.
Twenty women’s health research projects will share in $22 million in 2022 NHMRC Ideas Grant funding. A/Prof Stacey Edwards and team at @QIMRBerghofer will explore how variations in DNA can lead to ovarian cancer.
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“This grant will accelerate our exciting new epigenetic drug treatment targeting cancers that are resistant to immunotherapy. We want to increase patient survival rates.
“This grant will accelerate our exciting new epigenetic drug treatment targeting cancers that are resistant to immunotherapy. We want to increase patient survival rates.”Fantastic news for Prof Sudha Rao who's received an #IdeasGrant from @nhmrc #NHMRC
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A Mater project, led by researcher Dr Grace Branjerdporn to help newborn parents in remote QLD struggling with perinatal mental health has been announced.
A Mater project, led by researcher Dr Grace Branjerdporn to help newborn parents in remote QLD struggling with perinatal mental health has been announced as one of the first recipients of @prfoundation1 Strengthening Early program grants. @GraceBranOT 🔗
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Scientists tackle rusty plant threat
University of Queensland scientists have developed an environmentally friendly RNA-based spray to help combat myrtle rust, which has wiped out many Australian plants.
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Of Sultans and Spice
How UniSC helped change an island. Centuries-old spice forests, warring sultans, ferocious sea battles between ruthless colonial powers, all set to the backdrop of a jungle island at the foot of a volcano.
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Brushstroke of genius: intersecting science and creativity a fine art
Scientific dreams could become reality for creative Griffith nanotechnology researcher. In between producing highly cited research papers and being named among the top 2% of influential scientists in the world, Professor Nguyen is also an esteemed portrait artist, with his paintings exhibited in a range of galleries and art competitions…
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In this @TEDxUQ talk, @CNZdenek questions the logic behind the fear and maligned reputation of Australia’s highly venomous snakes. 🐍
In this @TEDxUQ talk, @CNZdenek questions the logic behind the fear and maligned reputation of Australia’s highly venomous snakes. 🐍In 7 clear and convincing points, she offers a new and surprising perspective on this precarious subject.🎥 @UQ_News
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A new study by Mater Research and @UQMedicine, has made significant steps towards developing a new treatment for the disease. 🔗
QLD is in the middle of a 4th wave of COVID-19. A new study by Mater Research and @UQMedicine, has made significant steps towards developing a new treatment for the disease. 🔗
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A new study by Mater Research and @UQ_News, led by A/Prof Paul Dawson will explore if sulphate therapy reduces the risk of cerebral palsy following preterm birth.
A new study by Mater Research and @UQ_News, led by A/Prof Paul Dawson will explore if sulphate therapy reduces the risk of cerebral palsy following preterm birth. The three-year study has been awarded a $966,000 Ideas Grant from the @NHMRC.
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How closely monitoring households' energy data can unleash their solar outputs and (possibly) make them more money
Fixed limits are set for household energy exports because of the uncertain impacts of so many variable generation sources on the network. New energy data and simulation systems may offer an answer.
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That’s a wrap!! Fabulous first exhibition from our #PhotoWalks in #AgedCare project. Fostering creativity, connections, and movement - great outcomes from a hugely enjoyable first step with the great @spirekids and @LeahBarclay @ResearchUSC_AU @usceduau
That’s a wrap!! Fabulous first exhibition from our #PhotoWalks in #AgedCare project. Fostering creativity, connections, and movement - great outcomes from a hugely enjoyable first step with the great @spirekids and @LeahBarclay @ResearchUSC_AU @usceduau 📷📸👏🏻
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Hinkler AgTech Initiative investigates management of downy mildew in basil crops
A CQUniversity-led research project into the impact of downy mildew on basil crops in the Bundaberg and Biloela regions has the potential to prevent yield losses that cost the industry millions each year.
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MyCQU student platform project earns international recognition from Gartner
CQUniversity's student-focused platform MYCQU has beaten out some of the world's most prestigious institutions, winning the Student Experience and Teaching category of the Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards.
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Certain #HIV therapies are only accessibly via multiple daily injections; a process that often results in pain at the needle site, a hardening of the skin, cysts, and itching. But what if patients could take an oral therapeutic instead?
Certain #HIV therapies are only accessibly via multiple daily injections; a process that often results in pain at the needle site, a hardening of the skin, cysts, and itching. But what if patients could take an oral therapeutic instead?
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How much memory loss is normal with ageing?
Not all memory lapses are due to age-related changes in our brains. You could just be tired, anxious or distracted. Here’s what signals a problem.
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Tyranny of distance impacts mental health in the bush
Researchers are calling for greater funding for rural mental health services as a new study shows patients face increasing disadvantages the further out of town they live. Read the paper.
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Griffith researchers reveal big Ideas in latest funding win
Griffith researchers awarded four National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants worth more than $3.6 million. A ‘Trojan Horse’ anti-cancer agent and disrupting HIV neuro junctions are among the Griffith University research projects to be awarded in a national funding scheme.
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$31 million boost for UQ medical research
Researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $31 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to progress life-changing health and medical research.
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Seaweed farming trial reaps 10,000 sushi rolls worth off Queensland's coast @DrNickPaul @usceduau @ResearchSeaweed
Seaweed farming trial reaps 10,000 sushi rolls worth off Queensland's coast @DrNickPaul @usceduau @ResearchSeaweed
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TRI has packed a lot in since we opened our doors 10 years ago & we’re celebrating the researchers, clinicians, industries & startups who've helped us shape our remarkable first decade! ✨🥳🎉🤩
Enjoy watching a few fun highlights of our journey 🧡
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Congratulations to #QBI researchers who were successful in the latest round of #IdeasGrants from the @nhmrc!
Congratulations to #QBI researchers who were successful in the latest round of #IdeasGrants from the @nhmrc! @matildebalbi @BurneTom @DehorterLab @AustraliaGoetz @DrPhilipMosley @pankajqbi #NHMRC #UQResearch
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This small, phone-connected device can replace a blood test for malaria. Developed by a team led by #UQ’s @Lenasanya it uses infrared light and could help efforts to eradicate the disease
This small, phone-connected device can replace a blood test for malaria. Developed by a team led by #UQ’s @Lenasanya it uses infrared light and could help efforts to eradicate the disease
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Like blank slates, stem cells become all cell types in the body – blood cells, muscle cells and nerve cells called neurons, which help kick-start the building of your brain.
Like blank slates, stem cells become all cell types in the body – blood cells, muscle cells and nerve cells called neurons, which help kick-start the building of your brain. #QBI #TheBRAIN #TheDevelopingBrain #Magazine #StemCells
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Increased functional activity, bottom-up and intrinsic effective connectivity in autism
Increased functional activity, bottom-up and intrinsic effective connectivity in autism. Sensory perceptual alterations such as sensory sensitivities in autism have been proposed to be caused by differences in sensory observation or in forming models of the environment, which result in an increase in bottom-up information flow relative to top-down control.
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Studying the brain is no easy task! Researchers need to examine it in a setting as close as possible to its natural environment, including miniature models created from hair follicles, skin cells or blood.
Studying the brain is no easy task! Researchers need to examine it in a setting as close as possible to its natural environment, including miniature models created from hair follicles, skin cells or blood. #QBI #TheBRAIN #TheDevelopingBrain #Magazine
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A new imaging tool to assist Australian researchers in processing cryogenic electron #microscopy data was launched this month.
A new imaging tool to assist Australian researchers in processing cryogenic electron #microscopy data was launched this month. Read our article that discusses this new tool as well as other #imaging tools XNAT, @Char_VirtLab & Globus.
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#QUT School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences climbed to its highest ever position of 13th globally in the 2022 Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments, after jumping 30 places since 2018.
#QUT School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences climbed to its highest ever position of 13th globally in the 2022 Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments, after jumping 30 places since 2018. Huge congratulations to the team!
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Congratulations to all the researchers who were successful in the 2023 #NCMAS round, especially the 17 projects at our Member institutions!
Congratulations to all the researchers who were successful in the 2023 #NCMAS round, especially the 17 projects at our Member institutions!
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Antidepressants that increase mitochondrial energetics may elevate risk of treatment-emergent mania
Antidepressants that increase mitochondrial energetics may elevate risk of treatment-emergent mania
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Dr Margreet Ridder is using drug controlled gene therapy to increase survival of motor neurons in a #MND mouse model.
Dr Margreet Ridder is using drug controlled gene therapy to increase survival of motor neurons in a #MND mouse model. @mndaustralia #QBI #MotorNeuroneDisease #UQResearch #SahLab
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#Exclusive: We're starting to learn more about the genes that cause breast cancer - and the research could lead to new treatments which will save more lives | @EloiseLeGros @QIMRBerghofer @pinkhopeaus
#Exclusive: We're starting to learn more about the genes that cause breast cancer - and the research could lead to new treatments which will save more lives | @EloiseLeGros @QIMRBerghofer @pinkhopeaus
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The real-world isn’t static: Understanding how fluctuating stressors affect wetlands
Griffith University research reveals that when combinations of human-caused stressors fluctuate, replicating more realistic environmental conditions, it vastly changes their impact on wetland habitats.
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Imagine healing a wound without leaving a scar. AIBN's @Rowan_lab are exploring the fibrin clot to unravel biophysical, cellular + molecular properties that drive regeneration/repair.
Imagine healing a wound without leaving a scar. AIBN's @Rowan_lab are exploring the fibrin clot to unravel biophysical, cellular + molecular properties that drive regeneration/repair. Game-changer for burns and trauma victims. Close to $1m has been pledged from @nhmrc to explore.
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AIBN #organoid expert Prof. Ernst Wolvetang is working on treatments that could help #HIE-affected infants avoid disability later in life using brain organoids.
AIBN #organoid expert Prof. Ernst Wolvetang is working on treatments that could help #HIE-affected infants avoid disability later in life using brain organoids. @nhmrc have pledged $1.36m to explore this research 💻Read now: @Wolvejong @WolvetangLab
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'Tis the season to be jolly: singing Christmas carols together isn't just a tradition, it's also good for you
When you sing together, what you really get for Christmas isn’t just more socks or the latest techno gadget – it’s the real gift of joyful human connection.
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Despite government delays, food waste recycling bins are coming to your kitchen sooner than you think
Most food waste still goes into red bins of mixed waste bound for landfill. It’s using up precious landfill space and harming the environment when it could produce valuable compost and biogas instead.
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Aboriginal people have spent centuries building in the Darling River. Now there are plans to demolish these important structures
Indigenous engineering and care for Country points to a better way to manage the Baaka. Now, our research on stone, wood and earthen fish traps and fish weirs on the Baaka and its floodplains reveals how these aquatic resources were managed, grown and stored by the Barkandji.
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Very proud that our team led by Prof. Penny Webb @QIMRBerghofer has been awarded a #PdCCRS grant to investigate variation and inequality in care and survival for women with cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer in Australia.
Very proud that our team led by Prof. Penny Webb @QIMRBerghofer has been awarded a #PdCCRS grant to investigate variation and inequality in care and survival for women with cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer in Australia.
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I'm really thrilled & excited to have been awarded a @nhmrc Ideas grant to develop deep brain stimulation & focused ultrasound for the treatment of #OCD.
I'm really thrilled & excited to have been awarded a @nhmrc Ideas grant to develop deep brain stimulation & focused ultrasound for the treatment of #OCD.
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Drivers who are cyclists are more aware of cyclists’ safety. Cyclists’ fitness enables them to recover more quickly from the same severity of injury in a crash than motorists
Drivers who are cyclists are more aware of cyclists’ safety. Cyclists’ fitness enables them to recover more quickly from the same severity of injury in a crash than motorists: #QUT Prof Narelle Haworth @CARRS_Q @abcadelaide (from 1:34:52)
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Seven QIMR Berghofer research projects awarded prestigious national grants
Seven QIMR Berghofer scientists awarded prestigious national NHMRC Ideas and Development Grants to further their cutting-edge research.
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Depth perception affected by COVID virus
Researchers are investigating whether the COVID virus can affect vision and depth-perception of those infected.
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Climate change belief not split along political divide
QUT researchers have found that climate change belief is not uniform in relation to political orientation.
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Third time lucky! Excited to be awarded an @nhmrc Ideas grant for 2023 for a long term collaboration with Prof. Melissa Davis @SAiGENCI. we will be using single cell/spatial omics approaches to investigate the phenotypic plasticity driving therapy resista
Third time lucky! Excited to be awarded an @nhmrc Ideas grant for 2023 for a long term collaboration with Prof. Melissa Davis @SAiGENCI. we will be using single cell/spatial omics approaches to investigate the phenotypic plasticity driving therapy resistance in paediatric cancer
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Stories around postglacial sea-level rise are rooted in oral traditions of people who experienced the changes first-hand.
Stories around postglacial sea-level rise are rooted in oral traditions of people who experienced the changes first-hand. @PatrickNunn3 provides a starting point to investigate the effects of coastal submergence on societal impacts over millennia.
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Humbled and excited that @nhmrc provides us with an #ideas grant to make a difference for P. aeruginoasa infected patients.
Humbled and excited that @nhmrc provides us with an #ideas grant to make a difference for P. aeruginoasa infected patients. Looking forward to working with a great team @DrTimothyWells, Dan Chambers @LarisaLabzin in an #glycotime project. @GlycoGriffith @TRI_info @UQMedicine
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Super proud of Luke Hipwood for publishing our novel click-gelatin hydrogel as a 3D cell culture platform, freshly patented by @GelomicsPtyLtd. Great collaborative effort with Dr Christoph Meinert within my @AdvanceQld Industry Fellowship @QUT @TRI_info
Super proud of Luke Hipwood for publishing our novel click-gelatin hydrogel as a 3D cell culture platform, freshly patented by @GelomicsPtyLtd. Great collaborative effort with Dr Christoph Meinert within my @AdvanceQld Industry Fellowship @QUT @TRI_info
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Testing the stress levels of rescued koalas allows us to tweak their care so more survive in the wild
Koalas have adapted to Australia’s rugged terrains. But bushfires, land clearing and other extreme threats can mean they suffer prolonged stress – and this has a significant effect on their wellbeing. Stress can make koalas more vulnerable to disease, suppresses their reproduction and can ultimately lead to their death. My…
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#QUT NHMRC-funded genetic study led by @DNyholt aims to help people with drug-resistant #epilepsy
#QUT NHMRC-funded genetic study led by @DNyholt aims to help people with drug-resistant #epilepsy by identifying biomarkers & therapeutic targets for the third of those with epilepsy who don’t respond to current anti-epileptic drugs
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Different parts of the brain need to communicate for us to speak, move and think.This is how they learn to ‘talk’ to each other.
Different parts of the brain need to communicate for us to speak, move and think.This is how they learn to ‘talk’ to each other. #TheBRAIN #TheDevelopingBrain #Magazine
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Our new work was pre-published yesterday! This was the result of a great collaboration between @fredhutch and @QIMRBerghofer to include human data alongside our preclinical mouse study.
Our new work was pre-published yesterday! This was the result of a great collaboration between @fredhutch and @QIMRBerghofer to include human data alongside our preclinical mouse study.
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Seven of our incredible scientists awarded @nhmrc Grants to support their vital #research.
Seven of our incredible scientists awarded @nhmrc Grants to support their vital #research. Congratulations @Vicki_Whitehall, Prof Grant Ramm, Prof Sudha Rao, @DrPhilipMosley, @Edwards_Stace, @HackerElke, and @Dr_JasonLee #NHMRC #IdeasGrant
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Search for biomarkers and therapeutic targets for drug-resistant epilepsy
One third of people with epilepsy receive no relief from seizures with currently available antiepileptic drugs, prompting a $2 million NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) Ideas-funded project by QUT geneticist Professor Dale Nyholt to identify new genetic biomarkers and drug targets for pharmacoresistant epilepsy.
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Fascinating study supervised by @ElizurAbigail and @DrScottCummins on the important role of an ancient bioactive peptide in modulating stress regulation and metabolism in Sydney Rock Oysters.
Fascinating study supervised by @ElizurAbigail and @DrScottCummins on the important role of an ancient bioactive peptide in modulating stress regulation and metabolism in Sydney Rock Oysters. #OpenAcess
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Meet *Dr* Karen Glasby...The #unisqgrad creating change through crucial autism research 💛@QLDEducation 🎓
Meet *Dr* Karen Glasby...The #unisqgrad creating change through crucial autism research 💛@QLDEducation 🎓
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Large? Small? Bumpy? Smooth? There is clear functional importance for different brain regions growing to different sizes and shapes.
Large? Small? Bumpy? Smooth? There is clear functional importance for different brain regions growing to different sizes and shapes.Discover how early development shapes the different parts of your brain. #TheDevelopingBrain #Magazine
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Mater Researcher and cognitive neurologist Professor Peter Nestor is overseeing a 12-month clinical safety trial at Mater Hospital Brisbane into a potentially life changing new dementia treatment, working with researchers @QldBrainInst @UQ_News
Mater Researcher and cognitive neurologist Professor Peter Nestor is overseeing a 12-month clinical safety trial at Mater Hospital Brisbane into a potentially life changing new dementia treatment, working with researchers @QldBrainInst @UQ_News
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35 UniSC experts available for hot topics of summer
As temperatures heat up in the Christmas lead-up, academics from the University of the Sunshine Coast are on hand with the latest research and evidence-based opinions for hot news topics.
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Absolutely honoured to have been awarded a #NHMRC grant as CIA valued at > $1.5 million to study the host determinants of granuloma formation and successful containment of #tuberculosis in the lung.
Absolutely honoured to have been awarded a #NHMRC grant as CIA valued at > $ 1.5 million to study the host determinants of granuloma formation and successful containment of #tuberculosis in the lung. @MaterResearch @UQMedicine @TRI_info @UQ_News
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For the first time ever, we have a complete skull description of a true fossil giant wombat
80,000 years ago, Australia’s landscape was dominated by much larger versions of today’s marsupials – including enigmatic and enormous wombats.
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Great news! JCU's ranked 23rd globally and 3rd in Australia for Ecology in the latest @ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
Great news! JCU's ranked 23rd globally and 3rd in Australia for Ecology in the latest @ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
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#QBI researchers have announced the start of their human safety trial of a pioneering ultrasound technology, which could potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease.
#QBI researchers have announced the start of their human safety trial of a pioneering ultrasound technology, which could potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease. @UQ_News @AustraliaGoetz @StirlHinchliffe #UQResearch #Ultrasound #AlzheimersDisease
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An Australian researcher who is internationally recognised for her work on mapping the genetics of breast, ovarian and other cancers has been awarded the 2022 GSK Award for Research Excellence
An Australian researcher who is internationally recognised for her work on mapping the genetics of breast, ovarian and other cancers has been awarded the 2022 GSK Award for Research Excellence @QIMRBerghofer
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True giant wombat gives Diprotodon podium a wobble
Griffith researchers shed light on extinct large species related to modern-day wombat family.
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Is my RAT actually working? How to tell if your COVID test can detect Omicron
Some results of independent testing of rapid antigen tests available in Australia have been made public. Here’s what the data tell us.
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Tidal restoration to coastal wetlands reduces greenhouse emissions
Restoring tidal flow to enclosed freshwater wetlands is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping reach Australia's carbon reduction targets
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CQUniversity reflects on two decades of excellence in India and South Asia
Education sector personnel from across South Asia have congregated in New Delhi to pay tribute to CQUniversity Australia’s 20 years of operation in the region.
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Researchers kick goals with soccer findings
University of Queensland scientists have developed a model that gives soccer players their best chance of kicking a penalty goal.
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Researchers infect a ‘brain in a dish’ in search for Zika antivirals
A University of Queensland-led project has used a ‘brain in a dish’ to study the effects of the Zika virus, taking research a step closer towards developing drugs to combat the infection.
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📑🤝The National Hypertension Taskforce has been launched as a partnership between @OzCvA and #HypertensionAustralia to address Australia’s poor rate of controlled blood pressure.@JCUMedDent's Prof Jon Golledge is a member of the Taskforce.@HBPRCA
📑🤝The National Hypertension Taskforce has been launched as a partnership between @OzCvA and #HypertensionAustralia to address Australia’s poor rate of controlled blood pressure.@JCUMedDent's Prof Jon Golledge is a member of the Taskforce.@HBPRCA
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Build-to-rent is seen as affordable, but it's yet to help those most in need
Build-to-rent developments have been touted as a way to deliver affordable housing on a large scale. But, to date, the sector has not been focused on housing for people on lower incomes.
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The future looks bright thanks to an international coup to accelerate genetic gain in grain crops at #UQ.
The future looks bright thanks to an international coup to accelerate genetic gain in grain crops at #UQ. @Godwin_UQ will head the project in collaboration with @jlugiessen @hsgeisenheim in Germany.
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This fast, needle-free malaria detection tool, developed an international team led by #UQ's Dr Maggy Lord, could help save hundreds of thousands of lives annually.
This fast, needle-free malaria detection tool, developed an international team led by #UQ's Dr Maggy Lord, could help save hundreds of thousands of lives annually.
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Regional regret... Are sea and tree-changers happy with their new lives?
Regional regret... Are sea and tree-changers happy with their new lives?Our Dr Rachael Wallis with the scoop via Domain 🏡
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'I would like to go to university': flexi school students share their goals in Australia-first survey
It is often assumed young people in flexi schools are not interested in doing intellectually challenging work. New research shows this is not the case.
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Australians care more about cinema sound over size: QUT research
With ‘blockbuster season’ underway, new QUT research gleaned from a survey of 10,000 patrons reveals what audiences really want on a trip to the movies.
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Heatwaves are responsible for more than half of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia. Yet their risks not well considered in town planning or policymaking.
Heatwaves are responsible for more than half of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia. Yet their risks not well considered in town planning or policymaking. @DrSilviaTavares @DrNickJStevens @GregMews & @RyanMcNeilly_ want to change that
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Repairing gullies: the quickest way to improve Great Barrier Reef water quality
UNESCO report highlights what needs to be done to save the global icon. But you might be surprised by its top recommendation.
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The crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) could become another victim of climate change as its environment warms up and its coral prey bleaches and dies.
The crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) could become another victim of climate change as its environment warms up and its coral prey bleaches and dies. @bethan_blue @CoralCoE @aims_gov_au
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New QUT Chancellor a champion for inclusion
QUT has officially welcomed Queensland businesswoman and alumna Ann Sherry AO as its new Chancellor in an installation ceremony at Gardens Point campus today.
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Achieving a nature- and people-positive future
For biodiversity to thrive, conservation efforts must be ‘Nature and People Positive’, a recent study has found.
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2022 Australian Election Study
Almost one in three voters cast their ballot for minor parties or independent candidates in the 2022 federal election, the highest number in almost 100 years, Australia’s largest and longest-running study on elections has found. The 2022 Australian Election Study (AES), prepared in partnership with Griffith University and The Australian…
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Day 7: There are more than 90 organisations listed on our Pipeline Navigator. Check it out to find the right people to help advance your therapeutic projects along the development pipeline.
Day 7: There are more than 90 organisations listed on our Pipeline Navigator. Check it out to find the right people to help advance your therapeutic projects along the development pipeline.
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💉A potential new #tuberculosis vaccine developed at JCU is one of six now being tested in the first phase of a US $1.7 million head-to-head vaccine tournament,
💉A potential new #tuberculosis vaccine developed at JCU is one of six now being tested in the first phase of a US $1.7 million head-to-head vaccine tournament, funded by the @gatesfoundation. @AITropHealthMed
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🦴 @qldmuseum and @jcu say they have excavated Australia’s first head and associated body of a 100-million-year-old long-necked marine reptile
🦴 @qldmuseum and @jcu say they have excavated Australia’s first head and associated body of a 100-million-year-old long-necked marine reptile. They say it been described as the Rosetta Stone of marine reptile palaeontology.
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Check out our #TheBRAIN magazine on show at @AusNeuroSoc #ANS2022! We just launched our latest edition - The Developing Brain
Check out our #TheBRAIN magazine on show at @AusNeuroSoc #ANS2022! We just launched our latest edition - The Developing Brain - just in time for the big show
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How does a thin layer of cells transform into one of the most powerful machines in nature?
How does a thin layer of cells transform into one of the most powerful machines in nature? The answer could be crucial in preventing or treating disorders which emerge during the brain’s development. #QBI #TheBRAIN #TheDevelopingBrain #Magazine
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Masks can put cognitive performance in check
Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to University of Queensland research.
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UQ partners in global vaccine hub in Queensland
Queensland will become a global mRNA vaccine hub with a $280 million Translational Science Hub to be established in Queensland. Global healthcare company Sanofi and the Queensland Government have today signed the agreement for the research facility, along with The University of Queensland and Griffith University as foundational partners.
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Reef businesses adapt to climate change
Researchers have been examining how businesses operating on the Great Barrier Reef have been trying to adapt to a warming climate – with many becoming involved in action against climate change.
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Seagrass restoration project spans two oceans
James Cook University scientists will lead seagrass restoration research spanning tropical Australia’s two oceans. Researchers from JCU’s Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER) will investigate restoration techniques for key tropical seagrass species, from Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef across to the north of Western Australia.
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🌪🔥🌊Researchers say as the world warms and large-scale social and ecological losses loom, radical solutions that tackle the drivers behind fossil fuel consumption and land-clearing are urgently needed.
🌪🔥🌊Researchers say as the world warms and large-scale social and ecological losses loom, radical solutions that tackle the drivers behind fossil fuel consumption and land-clearing are urgently needed.@TH_Morrison @NeilAdger @CoralCoE @UniofExeter
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QUT training program receives funding to accelerate Australian medical device innovations
The BridgeTech Program, a successful medtech commercialisation training program delivered by QUT, will continue for the next two years thanks to a government funding initiative that supports high-quality Australian medical device projects with strong commercial potential.
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A new #NHMRC co-designed project led by #QUT with @WesleyResearch, @BeyondBlue & local organisations is set to improve mental health in regional & remote areas
A new #NHMRC co-designed project led by #QUT with @WesleyResearch, @BeyondBlue & local organisations is set to improve mental health in regional & remote areas by connecting people to formal services and community support.
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A first-of-its-kind partnered project led by #UQ will boost economic, environmental, and social outcomes for Vietnamese smallholder rice farmers in the Mekong Delta. 🌾🍚
A first-of-its-kind partnered project led by #UQ will boost economic, environmental, and social outcomes for Vietnamese smallholder rice farmers in the Mekong Delta. 🌾🍚
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Griffith joins $280 million partnership to deliver mRNA vaccine outcomes
Queensland will become a global mRNA vaccine hub with global healthcare company Sanofi partnering with Griffith University and other leading research institutions to establish a world-first research centre in south east Queensland. The $280 million Translational Science Hub will be established under an agreement between Sanofi, Griffith University, the University…
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Measuring times in billionths of a billionth of a second
Scientists develop technique capable of measuring time delays with zeptosecond (a trillionth of a billionth of a second) resolution. How fast do electrons inside a molecule move? Well, it is so fast that it takes them just few attoseconds (1 as = 10-18 s or one billionth of billionth of…
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Floods rejuvenate Australia's environment, yet have 'sting in the tail' for many species.
Floods rejuvenate Australia's environment, yet have 'sting in the tail' for many species. UniSC's @mantaturtle tells @abcnews @rachaelcarbonell
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Another great development for Queensland's #biomedical ecosystem. Very proud of the @BASEmRNA team for their pioneering work on mRNA drugs 👏🏼
Another great development for Queensland's #biomedical ecosystem. Very proud of the @BASEmRNA team for their pioneering work on mRNA drugs 👏🏼#AIBNatUQ
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Experts from @unisqaus have curated a first-of-its-kind art exhibition to share the story of Australia's military alliance with the United States.Where is it being shown?📍 The Pentagon.
Experts from @unisqaus have curated a first-of-its-kind art exhibition to share the story of Australia's military alliance with the United States.Where is it being shown?📍 The Pentagon.
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Participants from across south-east Queensland recently gained vital hands-on skills into goods and manufacturing practice at TRI
Participants from across south-east Queensland recently gained vital hands-on skills into goods and manufacturing practice at TRI, as part of the CBE Essential GMP Uplift Program.
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Fantastic announcement that @sanofi will establish a $280M #mRNA Translational Science Hub in Brisbane! We are thrilled to be part of the initiative...
Fantastic announcement that @sanofi will establish a $280M #mRNA Translational Science Hub in Brisbane! We are thrilled to be part of the initiative that will transform QLD's mRNA ecosystem and bring together Sanofi, QLD Gov, @UQ_News and @Griffith_Uni.
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Evidence for entropy maximisation in human free choice behaviour
Evidence for entropy maximisation in human free choice behaviour.
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#UQ PhD student @Melissa_Staines has good news on green sea turtle numbers on the southern Great Barrier Reef 🐢🐢🐢
#UQ PhD student @Melissa_Staines has good news on green sea turtle numbers on the southern Great Barrier Reef 🐢🐢🐢
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Read more about this important partnership and what it means for the future of mRNA vaccine research in Australia
Read more about this important partnership and what it means for the future of mRNA vaccine research in Australia
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The problem with studying brains is they're usually still inside someone’s skull. Solution? Grow your own mini 3D organ.
The problem with studying brains is they're usually still inside someone’s skull. Solution? Grow your own mini 3D organ. Welcome to the wonderful world of organoids.“Looking to the future, transplantation of some organoids is something I see happening"
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🚨 We’ve just signed a AUD$280 million partnership for a #TranslationalScienceHub, bringing together Australian researchers with our scientists to advance #mRNA vaccine research.
🚨 We’ve just signed a AUD$280 million partnership for a #TranslationalScienceHub, bringing together Australian researchers with our scientists to advance #mRNA vaccine research.
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Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) have created a more accurate map to help improve the productivity and profitability of the QLD's agricultural industries.
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) have created a more accurate map to help improve the productivity and profitability of the QLD's agricultural industries.
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QUT students go global in 2023 on New Colombo Plan Scholarships
Four QUT students have been awarded prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships by the Australian Government to study and intern overseas in 2023 to learn more about our Indo-Pacific neighbours.
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Climate change is the number one threat to the Reef
"Climate change is the number one threat to the Reef" Take a listen to TropWATER's @jcu @Kat_oceania
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Novel brain imaging study seeks answers to chronic fatigue mystery
A study by the Thompson Institute could be the key to finally pinpointing the neurobiological origin of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Lead researcher Dr Zack Shan says the world-first research is using MRIs to track brain activity in around 300 study participants to determine…
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UQ research teams awarded $25 million in ARC Discovery Projects scheme
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced $25 million funding for 51 University of Queensland research teams to support a diverse range of fundamental research projects.
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Pioneering climate action in architecture education
University of Queensland School of Architecture lecturer Dr Liz Brogden has been awarded a 2022 Churchill Fellowship to further her work pioneering climate action in the profession.
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Spinal cord injury research earns a Churchill Fellowship
UQ's Associate Professor Marc Ruitenberg is set expand his research into finding new treatments for spinal cord injury after being awarded a 2022 Churchill Fellowship.
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UQ receives $5 million boost to cut tobacco use
A University of Queensland research team has been awarded $5 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to help reduce smoking in Australia.
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Massive news for Qld’s #biomedical landscape. Aegros to build a $350 million global headquarters in Springfield and strengthen ties with The University of Queensland.
Massive news for Qld’s #biomedical landscape and for two familiar #AIBN faces in Prof Hari Nair & Emeritus Prof Stephen Mahler. As well as moving to Brisbane and building a new, $350 million global headquarters for biomedical company Aegros in Springfield, Aegros plans to strengthen ties with The University of…
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CQUniversity to partner with Sunshine Hydro to build local knowledge and expertise in renewable energy
CQUniversity Australia is partnering with renewable energy company Sunshine Hydro to launch the Sunshine Hydro Scholarship for two new PhD scholarships to further build the local knowledge base and drive the development of world-leading clean, renewable power in Central Queensland.
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Important discovery could help extinguish disease threat to koalas
University of Queensland virologists are a step closer to understanding a mysterious AIDS-like virus that is impacting koala populations differently across state lines. They have uncovered another piece of the puzzle in their quest to halt the koala retrovirus known as KoRV - a condition strongly associated with diseases that…
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Debunking autism myths rewarded with national prize
A University of Queensland PhD student has been awarded a national prize for debunking a common myth about children with autism. Chloe Yap, from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Mater Research, won the 2022 CSL Florey Next Generation Award for busting the myth that the gut microbiome causes autism.
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Ventilation reduces the risk of COVID. So why are we still ignoring it?
When it comes to reducing the spread of COVID, ventilation is often an afterthought. But cleaner air needs to be front and centre of our COVID mitigation strategy. Here’s why.
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Research finds Queenslanders are bad at estimating their level of intoxication.
Queenslanders are incapable of assessing their own intoxication levels, especially when their blood alcohol level is high, according to research co-led by The University of Queensland.
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👏🏼Huge! AIBN group leader @yusuke_yamauchi has been named among the world’s top 1% of researchers for 7yrs straight years.
👏🏼Huge! AIBN group leader @yusuke_yamauchi has been named among the world’s top 1% of researchers for 7yrs straight years. Yusuke continued his streak by making the prestigious @ClarivateAG Highly Cited Researchers list for '22. He's joined by fellow group leader Lianzhou Wang!
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54% of projects extracting clean energy minerals overlap with Indigenous lands, research reveals
Energy transition minerals are essential to tackling climate change. But First Nations people must have a genuine say in where and how this happens.
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In case you missed it...We've commissioned a lab-scale granulator (below 🤩) to study how organic waste materials can be combined with minerals to create 'organo-mineral' fertilisers 🌱🎧
In case you missed it...We've commissioned a lab-scale granulator (below 🤩) to study how organic waste materials can be combined with minerals to create 'organo-mineral' fertilisers 🌱🎧 Deets via @2GB873
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BASE mRNA Facility, housed within AIBN, is steaming forward in the innovation space. Want to find out how mRNA can help aid heart-attack patients, and potentially seek and destroy cancer cells?
BASE mRNA Facility, housed within AIBN, is steaming forward in the innovation space. Want to find out how mRNA can help aid heart-attack patients, and potentially seek and destroy cancer cells? The possibilities are huge and it's right here in #Brisbane
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World-first innovation accelerates process to safeguard environment and wildlife
World-first data analysis platform, EcoCommons has been launched, transforming our ability to understand the impacts of the climate crisis on Australia’s environment and native species. EcoCommons is an Australian-built digital innovation platform that will simplify the use of data and analytics to pave the way for faster environmental breakthroughs and…
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Huge congratulations to all individuals and research teams for accomplishing such great achievements in the last 10 years at @TRI_info!
Huge congratulations to all individuals and research teams for accomplishing such great achievements in the last 10 years at @TRI_info! We are especially proud of our own @hpsoyer and @MelanomaACEMID team, as well as other amazing @UQMedicine researchers👏🏻🎉
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QUT researchers create world-first way to count coral babies to save the reef
QUT researchers are developing world-first techniques to help breed a million baby corals every year to help repopulate the Great Barrier Reef after bleaching events caused by climate change.
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We are celebrating 350 Ocean Glider deployments & over 9000 glider days since the beginning of IMOS. 🙌
We are celebrating 350 Ocean Glider deployments & over 9000 glider days since the beginning of IMOS. 🙌The fleet of IMOS Ocean Gliders monitor Australia’s coastal waters, measuring shelf & boundary currents & provide real-time monitoring of marine heatwaves as they develop.
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QUT celebrates $7 million ARC Discovery grants success
QUT is celebrating the success of 17 research teams who have received more than $7 million in ARC Discovery Projects grants.
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Biodiversity unbalanced as ice-free Antarctic areas grow
A study into the impact of global warming on the biodiversity of the Antarctic has identified how predicted expansion of ice-free areas will impact native animals and plants, paving the way for the invasion of non-native species in Antarctica.
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Research from @QIMRBerghofer @DWhitemanQIMRB shows that high numbers of nevi and high genetic predisposition are more strongly associated with second than with first primary #melanoma, and outweigh the risk from ☀️ exposure.
Research from @QIMRBerghofer @DWhitemanQIMRB shows that high numbers of nevi and high genetic predisposition are more strongly associated with second than with first primary #melanoma, and outweigh the risk from ☀️ exposure. @JAMADerm
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A huge result for three exciting #AIBN projects. We've won a shared $1.5m under the latest @arc_gov_au Discovery Projects scheme.
A huge result for three exciting #AIBN projects. We've won a shared $1.5m under the latest @arc_gov_au Discovery Projects scheme to help make better #batteries, enable sustainable #methane conversion, and pioneer a range of other ground-breaking #nanotechnologies
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Call for global agreement on critical metals to build green energy infrastructure
Market concentration of the minerals necessary for building green energy infrastructure for the transition to clean energy is an emerging concern among policymakers around the world due to growing international tensions and geopolitical events.
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#UQ will take a second-generation molecular clamp vaccine to a proof-of-concept human trial.
#UQ will take a second-generation molecular clamp vaccine to a proof-of-concept human trial.@CEPIvaccines announced its continued support joined by UQ VC Prof Deborah Terry, @StevenJMiles and researchers from @AIBNatUQ and @UQscience.
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Should we be concerned about facial recognition?
Should we be concerned about facial recognition? Dr Dennis Desmond from @usceduau explains why ‘consent’ will become increasingly blurred when we’re in public places.
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Australia’s new national anti-corruption body a testament to Griffith research and perseverance
Griffith research has been at the forefront of the development and establishment of Australia's long-awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission
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QUT research capability enhanced with two ARC Linkage Infrastructure grants
Australia’s first advanced high resolution aerosol mass spectrometers and a new physical property measurement system for South-East Queensland will upgrade research capabilities in air quality and health and testing of new materials, thanks to two ARC Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities grants of more than $1.4 million.
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Basketball study automates patterns of play to compare teams’ performance
New analysis of elite women’s basketball automatically pinpoints a team’s chances of high or low scoring plays despite the ball’s trajectory looking the same, in research developed by QUT data scientists.
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Talk about being the way of the biofuture... ♻️
Talk about being the way of the biofuture... ♻️Did you know we're offering real solutions to a global problem? @caeusq l @bkvmccabe l @FoodWasteCRC
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We have launched the platform of choice for environmental problem solving! EcoCommons
We have launched the platform of choice for environmental problem solving! Big thanks to our partners, collaborators, team and users! Great launch at the #ESASCBO2022!@ARDC_AU @qcifltd @TERN_Aus @atlaslivingaust @GU_Sciences @HugePossum
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Congratulations to TRI-based @MicrobaOfficial on its exciting new partnership with Sonic Healthcare, one of the world’s largest healthcare providers
Congratulations to TRI-based @MicrobaOfficial on its exciting new partnership with Sonic Healthcare, one of the world’s largest healthcare providers
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Well done @ChandraJanin and team @pahospital @MetSthHealth who were awarded a collaborative grant to explore the effect of negative nerve pressure on nerve regeneration. 👏
Well done @ChandraJanin and team @pahospital @MetSthHealth who were awarded a collaborative grant to explore the effect of negative nerve pressure on nerve regeneration. 👏@TRI_info @UQMedicine
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Our beloved #Koalas face threats on a number of fronts - not least from disease - but researchers from the @AIBNatUQ have uncovered new information
Our beloved #Koalas face threats on a number of fronts - not least from disease - but researchers from the @AIBNatUQ have uncovered new information that could help stop the decline in a win for Aussie #wildlife.
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Congratulations to @QUT Centre for Data Science Research Fellow Dr Stephen Corporal - just given the @IAHA_National Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to @QUT Centre for Data Science Research Fellow Dr Stephen Corporal - just given the Indigenous Allied Health Australia @IAHA_National Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in improving the health & well-being of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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#QUT’s Dist Prof Lidia Morawska tells panel talk @QAGOMA an exhibition about ‘air’ would have been unthinkable a decade ago.
#QUT’s Dist Prof Lidia Morawska tells panel talk @QAGOMA an exhibition about ‘air’ would have been unthinkable a decade ago.
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How do we foster a #circulareconomy to reduce #plasticpollution?
How do we foster a #circulareconomy to reduce #plasticpollution? #QUT’s @LeonieBarner says shoppers should support brands that use #recycledplastic & retailers should put more pressure on suppliers re. packaging. @QUT_WasteFree #QUTScience
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UQ researchers receive $2.4 million funding
Three University of Queensland research teams have been awarded $2.4 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to support their innovative research programs.
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Why does night shift increase the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease? Here's what we know so far
Shift work throws our circadian rhythm out of whack, which can impact the major systems in our bodies.
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I Hass to have you – researchers unpick the perfect avocado
What makes the perfect avocado? In a world-first, University of Queensland scientists have completed mapping the genome of the popular fruit, a resource that can drive future research and innovation
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Using satellites for faster flood information
Researchers at The University of Queensland have used satellites with radar imaging sensors to see through clouds and map flooding and says the technique could provide faster, more detailed information to keep communities safe.
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UQ research reveals accent discrimination in hiring
People from minority groups who speak with ‘non-standard’ accents face discrimination in job interviews, researchers from The University of Queensland have found.
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Clamp2 provides vaccine hope for future pandemics
The University of Queensland is set to take a second-generation molecular clamp vaccine to a proof-of-concept human trial. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI) has announced in Brisbane today that it will provide up to AU$8.5 million to support further development of the re-engineered technology for use in the…
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Professor Sara Couperthwaite tells @RadioNational 's Robyn Williams how waste is being turned into a a material that can be used in lithium batteries and LED lights.
Professor Sara Couperthwaite tells @RadioNational 's Robyn Williams how waste is being turned into a a material that can be used in lithium batteries and LED lights. #Sustainability #QUTScience #QUT #QUTSustainability
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Severe COVID-19 risk elevated by high triglyceride level
An analysis based on thousands of human genomes by QUT researchers found shared genetic factors that contribute to the risk of severe COVID-19 and blood analyte (component) levels, suggesting new targets for better screening, prognosis, and treatment of COVID.
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Do you remember your first pet? The smell of rain during a storm? Memories aren’t stored in just one part of the brain
Do you remember your first pet? The smell of rain during a storm? Memories aren’t stored in just one part of the brain – different types are stored and accessed across different regions of the brain. #QBI #TheBRAIN #Learning #Memory #Magazine
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QIMR Berghofer scientist honoured for ground-breaking genetics research
QIMR Berghofer scientist Professor Sarah Medland OAM has been formally admitted as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in honour of her outstanding contribution to science.
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Yesterday I (@virusvslabcoat) gave a sneak peek at what my viruses look like using cryo-EM but how can we see something so small with even more detail? Single particle analysis is the answer!
Yesterday I (@virusvslabcoat) gave a sneak peek at what my viruses look like using cryo-EM but how can we see something so small with even more detail? Single particle analysis is the answer! The 1st step involves plunge freezing the particles in a thin layer of vitreous ice 🥶
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New research from Mater Research and UQ has found that Cannabidiol (CBD) oil does not improve pain nor quality of life for palliative care patients with advanced cancer.
New research from Mater researcher and Director of Palliative and Supportive Care Professor Janet Hardy has found that Cannabidiol (CBD) oil does not improve pain nor quality of life for palliative care patients with advanced cancer.
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Innovations for... A climate resilient sustainable agricultural sector!
Innovations for... A climate resilient sustainable agricultural sector! 🚜Written by (our) superstars Professor Shahbaz Mushtaq, Dr Jarrod Kath and Dr Kathryn Reardon-Smith for @TheAusFarmer.#UniSQProud 👏
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Kangaroo gait research attracts $434k in ARC funding
A study to understand more about how kangaroos move has attracted major funding to the University of the Sunshine Coast. The study, led by UniSC Dr Christofer Clemente, will receive $434,000 over three years under a prestigious Discovery Grant from the Australian Research Council.
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When you get something this exciting, you can’t believe you’ve found it - – could this be cancer’s vulnerability?
When you get something this exciting, you can’t believe you’ve found it - – could this be cancer’s vulnerability? The discovery came as I investigated how the #immunesystem responded to #malaria. I wanted to help half a million children who die every year. I never thought it would lead to…
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Tracking Fyn protein through #brain cells - implications for memory formation and #dementia #alzheimers.
Tracking Fyn protein through #brain cells - implications for memory formation and #dementia #alzheimers. Image and research by @marmol_dr & Christopher Small et al @MeunierLab @QldBrainInst in @molpsychiatry.
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Walking past the pain
Walking past the pain - How UniSC researchers are working with patients to find a solution for a painful leg condition - peripheral artery disease (PAD). One of the great threats of PAD is losing a lower limb. PAD, caused by the build-up of fatty plaques, narrowing and blockages in…
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Griffith Health welcomes Dean (Academic) Linda Agnew
Adversity comes in many forms and Professor Linda Agnew has overcome her fair share having grown up in rural Queensland, being first in her family to attend university and managing as a mature age student while caring for four children. Losing her sight to a degenerative retinal condition in the…
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Soft plastics just a small part of bigger waste picture
Australians concerned about the suspension of the popular REDcycle soft plastics recycling program should think ‘big picture’ and focus their green efforts elsewhere, according to the director of QUT’s Centre for a Waste-Free World.
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“We have found something capable of starting an immune war. So rather than just depending on drugs for treatment, we hope to train our own immune system to control cancer permanently”
“We have found something capable of starting an immune war. So rather than just depending on drugs for treatment, we hope to train our own immune system to control cancer permanently” -- Assoc Prof @Michelle_Wykes
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COVID nasal sprays may one day prevent and treat infection. Here's where the science is up to
Researchers are revisiting old drugs and designing new ones to prevent and treat COVID.
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Well done to our Ecology Research Data Analyst @cearun for his fantastic talk on the thermal tolerance of mountain-top Flindersia species under climate change at #ESASCBO2022
Well done to our Ecology Research Data Analyst @cearun for his fantastic talk on the thermal tolerance of mountain-top Flindersia species under climate change at #ESASCBO2022 👏👏
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First of it's kind in Australia, Nano 3D printer Seminar installed at ANFF-Qld.
First of it's kind in Australia, Nano 3D printer Seminar installed at ANFF-Qld. In person seminar introducing the CEO of MultiPhoton Optics Dr. Benedikt Stender
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More businesses are offering online medical certificates and telehealth prescriptions. What are the pros and cons?
Online and phone consultations might ease pressure on local clinics and mean you can access paperwork when visiting a GP isn’t possible. But there are downsides to be aware of too.
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Squids. Worms. Zebrafish. Mantis shrimp.#AGreyMatter sat down in 2020 with Professor Massimo Hilliard and Associate Professor Steven Zuryn to discuss the brain, nature and the power of fundamental science.
Squids. Worms. Zebrafish. Mantis shrimp.#AGreyMatter sat down in 2020 with Professor Massimo Hilliard and Associate Professor Steven Zuryn to discuss the brain, nature and the power of fundamental science. #QBI #Podcast @HilliardLab @ZurynLab
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Are you a leader with an innovative research program? Join the team at QIMR Berghofer
Are you a leader with an innovative research program? Join the team at QIMR Berghofer, a world-leading research institute focused on improving health
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Monkeys' brains are wired to read body language – just like ours
Rhesus monkeys respond to fearful body language in members of their own species, as well as humans and cats.
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Great job @IMOS_AUS! This doc has excellent examples of how our fabulous national infrastructure (NCRIS) is delivering benefit for Australians (and beyond).
Great job @IMOS_AUS! This doc has excellent examples of how our fabulous national infrastructure (NCRIS) is delivering benefit for Australians (and beyond).
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The notion that we could and should have all the services we need within 15 minutes of our homes by walking or cycling – has gained momentum but is it achievable?
The notion that we could and should have all the services we need within 15 minutes of our homes by walking or cycling – has gained momentum but is it achievable? We ask respected Planning expert @drtonymatthews from @Griffith_Uni #sustainability
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@MaterResearch we deliver scientific discoveries from the bench to the bedside. Meet our flying neurosurgeon Dr Martin Wood,
@MaterResearch we deliver scientific discoveries from the bench to the bedside. Meet our flying neurosurgeon Dr Martin Wood, taking our services to regional areas, caring for young & old patients who cannot travel for their consultations. ✈️👨⚕️
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17 ARC Discovery Projects for Griffith researchers in 2023
Griffith University researchers will lead 17 new Discovery Projects across a broad field of knowledge after being awarded over $7.735 million from the Australian Research Council.
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TRI-based @MicrobaOfficial has sold over 20,000 gut microbiome test reports globally. It also works on world-leading microbial cell therapies to address unmet clinical needs for #inflammatoryboweldisease, cancer, immunotherapy & #autoimmunedisease
TRI-based @MicrobaOfficial has sold over 20,000 gut microbiome test reports globally. It also works on world-leading microbial cell therapies to address unmet clinical needs for #inflammatoryboweldisease, cancer, immunotherapy & #autoimmunedisease. Watch video to learn more.
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The Honourable Anna Bligh AC joins forces with Griffith University to fight malaria
Griffith University, the Institute for Glycomics and Rotary are thrilled to announce The Honourable Anna Bligh AC will become the inaugural National Ambassador for its Malaria Vaccine Project.
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We know sweatshop clothing is bad – and buy it anyway. Here's how your brain makes excuses
You face a dilemma. You’ve found the perfect shirt, and it’s an absolute bargain, but you notice it’s “Made in Bangladesh”. You’re conscious it was probably made using cheap labour. Do you buy it, or walk away? Oxfam have released its annual Naughty or Nice list. This list highlights retail…
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New study shows that MPX and VZV co-infection is prevalent in NE Nigeria and requires further investigation.
In this new study - The epidemiological trend of monkeypox and monkeypox varicella zoster viruses coinfection in North-Eastern, Nigeria - with @D_Faith and colleagues @AUNigeria, we showed that MPX and VZV co-infection is prevalent in NE Nigeria and requires further investigation. @jcu @AITHM_Research @ScienceAU @NaTHNaC @CPHMVS_JCU
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🐭Rainforest ringtail possums in the Wet Tropics could be wiped out by 2050 unless action is taken to reduce the impacts of climate change.
🐭Rainforest ringtail possums in the Wet Tropics could be wiped out by 2050 unless action is taken to reduce the impacts of climate change on the species. In their latest paper on species decline in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, James Cook University Professor Stephen Williams and PhD candidate…
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As New South Wales reels, many are asking why it's flooding in places where it's never flooded before
We’ll need clear and well updated information to gauge flood risk as climate change intensifies floods.
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Were you affected by flooding in NSW/Qld between Jan-July this year? An online survey is now open to share your story so that we can improve community safety in future floods.
Were you affected by flooding in NSW/Qld between Jan-July this year? An online survey is now open to share your story so that we can improve community safety in future floods. Every story counts! Learn more + participate @Macquarie_Uni @unisqaus @QUT
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A new carbon soil measurement system being developed by #QUT & @AgrimixPastures with #QLD & NSW #farmers
A new carbon soil measurement system being developed by #QUT & @AgrimixPastures with #QLD & NSW #farmers will aid land management and may earn carbon credits #CarbonSoil
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An Australian space start-up, Lunaria One, led by @QUT researcher Lauren Fell will experiment with growing plants on the moon
An Australian space start-up, Lunaria One, led by @QUT researcher Lauren Fell in collaboration with @RMIT and @ourANU, will experiment with growing plants on the moon by sending a specialised plant capsule there.
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Pooja Jaiswal is an international Bondy who has found her ‘home away from home’ on the Gold Coast, after moving from Jamshedpur, India to pursue a Bachelor of Health Sciences 🧪🤞
Pooja Jaiswal is an international Bondy who has found her ‘home away from home’ on the Gold Coast, after moving from Jamshedpur, India to pursue a Bachelor of Health Sciences and grow a global community. 🧪🤞
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Got a pet dog at home? 🐕🐩🐕🦺#UQ's @PalmieriVetPath is surveying dog owners about environmental health risks like air quality and exposure to chemicals
Got a pet dog at home? 🐕🐩🐕🦺#UQ's @PalmieriVetPath is surveying dog owners about environmental health risks like air quality and exposure to chemicals Read more via @RACQOfficial
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Australian study maps prevalence of youth self-harm, suicide
Australian study maps prevalence of youth self-harm, suicide. The Australian Youth Self-Harm Atlas, led by QIMR Berghofer researcher Emily Hielscher, examined the prevalence of youth self-harm and suicidality across Australia and how it varied in different areas.
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Invasion vs extinction timelines in #australianfauna. But not all species went extinct!
Invasion vs extinction timelines in #australianfauna. But not all species went extinct! Our paper in #CSIRO's Aust. J. Zoology tries to build up pairs of invasive predators vs native prey, to figure out what makes prey venerable. @ResearchUSC_AU @JGaschk
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Estimates suggest more than 100,000 fishers die every year due to unsafe working conditions, labour abuses, & modern day slavery.
Estimates suggest more than 100,000 fishers die every year due to unsafe working conditions, labour abuses, & modern day slavery.The good news is, governments & consumers could push for change. Read @BrockBergseth's (@jcu) research in our report 👀
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UniSC neuroscientist recognised as role model
Dr Sophie Andrews has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading lights for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for her work leading the Healthy Brain Ageing Research Program at UniSC’s Thompson Institute.
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Preparing for a heating future in 'the Sunshine State' - IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE
Preparing for a heating future in 'the Sunshine State' - IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE. “Despite heatwaves causing more than half of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia, they don’t have the same vivid impact as floods, bushfires and cyclones,” says Silvia Tavares of the University of the…
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Staph spread tracked
New research using advanced genetic and epidemiological techniques has tracked the spread of drug resistant staph infections around the globe and underlined the need to provide adequate healthcare to disadvantaged and remote communities in an interconnected world.
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Cancer Council Queensland announces recipients of the Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) grants scheme
Cancer Council Queensland announces recipients of the Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) grants scheme. Seven grants have been awarded to The University of Queensland, Griffith University and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.
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Great news for TRI-based EMVision: it was awarded $2.5 million grant from the NSW Government for its stroke detection device study
Great news for TRI-based EMVision: it was awarded $2.5 million grant from the NSW Government for its stroke detection device study. The first generation of the device is about to be studied across three hospitals in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney starting this month.
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Prof Justin Marshall FAA at @EcoVisUQ examines how marine animals talk to each other in the language of light.
Prof Justin Marshall FAA at @EcoVisUQ examines how marine animals talk to each other in the language of light. His major achievements include the discovery of the world’s most complex colour vision system. #ShineDome22 @QldBrainInst @UQ_News
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Griffith team start spinal cord injury rehabilitation trial
Griffith University is seeking five people living with spinal cord injury to be part of stage two of an innovative trial which will test intensive rehabilitation for those living with chronic spinal cord paralysis.
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Risk factors increase the likelihood of dementia occurring.
Risk factors increase the likelihood of dementia occurring. Some can be modified by changing lifestyle behaviours, while others – such as family history, age or genetic makeup – cannot be changed. #QBI #Dementia #TheBRAIN #Magazine
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QUT releases new five-year strategy
QUT has committed to enhancing the staff and student experience and more than doubling Indigenous Australian enrolments over the next five years in its Connections: QUT Strategy 2023−2027.
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This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, we are highlighting the research of 2022 #NHMRC Investigator Grant recipient Professor @kate_seib from @Griffith_Uni, who aims to develop a vaccine to prevent antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhoea cases.
This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, we are highlighting the research of 2022 #NHMRC Investigator Grant recipient Professor @kate_seib from @Griffith_Uni, who aims to develop a vaccine to prevent antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhoea cases.
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The rise of the ‘accidental #homeschooler’: #QUT’s Dr Rebecca English says #homeschooling registrations jumped 69% in the past year in Qld.
The rise of the ‘accidental #homeschooler’: #QUT’s Dr Rebecca English says #homeschooling registrations jumped 69% in the past year in Qld.
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Fabulous to see ABC Landline feature a segment on ‘Measuring Carbon”, where TERN-related researchers Peter Grace & David Rowlings talk on a system to replace costly #soil testing with a simulator that can be applied to all types of #farming 🌿🧑
Fabulous to see @abclandline feature a segment on ‘Measuring Carbon”, where TERN-related #researchers Peter Grace & @RowlingsDavid (@QUT) talk on a system to replace costly #soil testing with a simulator that can be applied to all types of #farming 🌿🧑🔬
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Prof Munro is creating a new range of hyper-targeted pain medications to treat debilitating and #chronicpain conditions such as sciatica, osteoarthritis + more through the UQ spin-off company #CassowaryPharma.
Prof Munro is creating a new range of hyper-targeted pain medications to treat debilitating and #chronicpain conditions such as sciatica, osteoarthritis + more through the UQ spin-off company #CassowaryPharma. We'll inform everyone of trials in the future💻
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#UQ snake and venom researcher Dr Christina Zdenek is working hard to keep Australians (and snakes) safe, as part of a new awareness campaign.
#UQ snake and venom researcher Dr Christina Zdenek is working hard to keep Australians (and snakes) safe, as part of a new awareness campaign being run by the country’s largest biotechnology firm.
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Griffith helps place value on livestock disease in Indonesia
Researchers from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have teamed up with the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to pilot the Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) Framework in Indonesia. GBADs is a global health initiative, funded by the Bill…
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CQUniversity leaps into global top 500 universities for reputation
CQUniversity Australia has leapt into the global top 500 universities for reputation, jumping almost 150 places to 458th in the world.
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Elite scientists recognised
Six James Cook University scientists have been named in an elite group of ‘highly cited’ researchers as part of a worldwide survey of the impact of academic work.
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UQ study shows impacts of reporting on domestic violence
University of Queensland research suggests that graphic media coverage of domestic violence cases could contribute to ‘copycat’ behaviour.
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GRANTS NOW OPEN: National Science Week 2023
The National Science Week Grants 2023 provide individuals and organisations with $2,000 to $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2023, Australia’s major national celebration of science. Applications are open now for event holders to apply for support for holding in-person or online events.
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Tackling plastic pollution with a net of law and chemical coding
An innovative proposal to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis with a combination of DNA-like encoding of plastics and international law has been put forward by a transdisciplinary team of QUT researchers.
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📢 IMOS is proud to announce we have gained the internationally recognised Trustworthy Data Repository certification from @CoreTrustSeal for our Australian Ocean Data Network.
📢 IMOS is proud to announce we have gained the internationally recognised Trustworthy Data Repository certification from @CoreTrustSeal for our Australian Ocean Data Network.
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WINNER LSQ SILVERSTONE DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD!
WINNER LSQ SILVERSTONE DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD! @Microbaofficial ASX-listed in 2022 & have a growing ecosystem of global distribution partnerships & live biotherapeutic candidates to treat chronic diseases.Thank you to sponsor Silverstone Developments
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A new study by @MaterResearch and University of Queensland has identified a key cause of severe #COVID19 – and paved the way for a new treatment of the disease.
A new study by @MaterResearch and University of Queensland has identified a key cause of severe #COVID19 – and paved the way for a new treatment of the disease.
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Our publication is out in ERJ showing that #oxysterols drive macrophage infiltration and inflammation in IAV and #SARSCoV2 infection and antagonising #GPR183 reduces infection severity and SARSCoV2 loads 1/6
Our publication is out in ERJ showing that #oxysterols drive macrophage infiltration and inflammation in IAV and #SARSCoV2 infection and antagonising #GPR183 reduces infection severity and SARSCoV2 loads 1/6
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#QUT’s Marcus Foth explains how #Tuvalu’s plan to become the world’s first digital nation because of rising sea levels would work .
#QUT’s Marcus Foth explains how #Tuvalu’s plan to become the world’s first digital nation because of rising sea levels would work @abcsydney - listen back at 1.39:30 @sunday9pm @Nick_Kelly
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Cotton industry seeking to support farmers to find solutions to workplace issues
A new initiative called the SHIFT Solutions Group program is searching for cotton growers to participate in a Cotton Research and Development Corporation funded project designed to tackle industry workplace issues.
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🐨An iconic Aussie favourite is on the decline due to several health and environmental threats.
🐨An iconic Aussie favourite is on the decline due to several health and environmental threats. Dr Blyton breaks down the "confronting" AIDS-like retrovirus (#KoRV) supressing the immune system of #koalas + her intriguing #microbiome research.💻
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We are recruiting young people aged 12-25 years to join a Climate Anxiety Youth Advisory Group.
We are recruiting young people aged 12-25 years to join a Climate Anxiety Youth Advisory Group. Please see below if you, or a young person you know, may be interested in helping consult for our research project on climate anxiety.#youthmentalhealth #climateanxiety #research
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CMM are thrilled 😊 to announce that we got the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities grant, $1.129M to establish an Australia-first dedicated #MicroED facility @UQ
Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grant of $1.129M to establish an Australia-first dedicated microcrystal electron diffraction - MicroED facility at UQ
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Griffith's Climate Action Beacon @ClimateGriffith is helping elderly Australians cope better with heat stress. Dr @ajebach from EtHOS Project spoke to @Radio4CA about what's being done at a research level into mitigating heat stress in our aged population
Griffith's Climate Action Beacon @ClimateGriffith is helping elderly Australians cope better with heat stress. Dr @ajebach from EtHOS Project spoke to @Radio4CA about what's being done at a research level into mitigating heat stress in our aged population.
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Even a limited nuclear war could devastate the world's oceans: here's what our modelling shows
In Europe, a large-scale war could cause the Baltic Sea to freeze over and severely compromise food security – potentially for decades and even centuries to come.
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Disentangling genetic from environmental effects on phenotypic variability of southern rock #lobster (Jasus edwardsii) postlarvae🦞🧬 @CVillacortaRath @MarineOmics @jcu @CSTFA_JCU
Disentangling genetic from environmental effects on phenotypic variability of southern rock #lobster (Jasus edwardsii) postlarvae🦞🧬 @CVillacortaRath @MarineOmics @jcu @CSTFA_JCU
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To stop new viruses jumping across to humans, we must protect and restore flying fox habitat. Here's why
Bats host many viruses dangerous to humans. But it’s only when their habitats are destroyed that we’re at risk.
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Adopting a clinical perspective, @FionaCharlson et al review the literature on the clinical implications of climate change and provide practical suggestions for #mentalhealth practitioners. @CrandonTara
Adopting a clinical perspective, @FionaCharlson et al review the literature on the clinical implications of climate change and provide practical suggestions for #mentalhealth practitioners. @CrandonTara
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Congratulations to Assoc Prof Jason Lee, who has just received two generous grants from @PanKind_APCF for his work to improve #pancreaticcancer survival. @Dr_JasonLee will use the funding to investigate a new diagnostic tool and treatment
Congratulations to Assoc Prof Jason Lee, who has just received two generous grants from @PanKind_APCF for his work to improve #pancreaticcancer survival. @Dr_JasonLee will use the funding to investigate a new diagnostic tool and treatment.
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Congratulations Professor Jürgen Götz, Professor Naomi Wray and Professor John McGrath on being named on the @ClarivateAG Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list!
Congratulations Professor Jürgen Götz (@AustraliaGoetz), Professor Naomi Wray (@WrayNaomi) and Professor John McGrath (@John_J_McGrath) on being named on the @ClarivateAG Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list!@UQ_News @QCMHR @IMBatUQ #QBI #HighlyCitedResearchers #HighlyCited22
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Sperm count has dropped by 60% in past 40 yrs in western countries but it is not known if this is contributing to declining birth rates, says #QUT Dr Emily Bryan
Sperm count has dropped by 60% in past 40 yrs in western countries but it is not known if this is contributing to declining birth rates, says #QUT Dr Emily Bryan
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Climate and human-driven habitat destruction alter bat behaviour and increase Hendra virus spillover risk
Data spanning 25 years explores impacts climate and land-use change have on bat behaviour and Hendra spillover.
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TRI-based University of Queensland scientists, inc. @kiakho, are working to develop a new topical cream to treat deadly skin cancers in organ transplant patients.
TRI-based University of Queensland scientists, inc. @kiakho, are working to develop a new topical cream to treat deadly skin cancers in organ transplant patients.
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Goals for mangrove recovery must be based on science
A rapid scale up in mangrove restoration is required if the Australian Government hopes to reach the goals of a recently announced partnership with the Mangrove Alliance for Climate
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Celebrating with Assoc. Prof. Jeff Harmer on his success in leading an @ARC LIEF Grant bid.The funding will allow Jeff and collaborators at #UQ, @UniMelb, @UniofAdelaide, @ANU + @QUT to establish a national network for EPR Imaging and Spectroscopy.
Celebrating with Assoc. Prof. Jeff Harmer on his success in leading an @ARC LIEF Grant bid.The funding will allow Jeff and collaborators at #UQ, @UniMelb, @UniofAdelaide, @ANU + @QUT to establish a national network for EPR Imaging and Spectroscopy.
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Machine Learning-Based Classification of Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer's Dementia Using Neuroimage and Plasma Biomarkers
Machine Learning-Based Classification of Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer's Dementia Using Neuroimage and Plasma Biomarkers
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Congratulations, @stuart_biddle 👏Named top researcher for: 🥇 Physical Education & Sports Medicine 🥇 Public Health. Via @australian's Research magazine. #UniSQProud
Congratulations, @stuart_biddle 👏Named top researcher for: 🥇 Physical Education & Sports Medicine 🥇 Public Health. Via @australian's Research magazine. #UniSQProud
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Thankyou @arc_gov_au @CmpdsAus is so excited for this announcement. Such a huge achievement for all involved! We look forward to helping to enhance the Australian Biodiscovery Network! @GRIDD_GU @IMBatUQ @jcu @usceduau
Thankyou @arc_gov_au @CmpdsAus is so excited for this announcement. Such a huge achievement for all involved! We look forward to helping to enhance the Australian Biodiscovery Network! @GRIDD_GU @IMBatUQ @jcu @usceduau
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What if you could use #mRNA technology to seek and find cancer cells in your body? Or aid in your recovery after a heart attack? Most known for it's role in the pandemic, Dr @SethCheetham (@BaseDna) thinks we're just scratching the surface of this tech.
What if you could use #mRNA technology to seek and find cancer cells in your body? Or aid in your recovery after a heart attack? Most known for it's role in the pandemic, Dr @SethCheetham (@BaseDna) thinks we're just scratching the surface of this tech.💻
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Hee-haw #UQ researchers 'pin the tail' on the world’s first successful donkey embryo using IVF, which could save dozens of endangered donkey species. @GambiniAndres @UQscience Adobe
Hee-haw #UQ researchers 'pin the tail' on the world’s first successful donkey embryo using IVF, which could save dozens of endangered donkey species. @GambiniAndres @UQscience Adobe
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We are all feeling proud today as Griffith University has been named the top research institution in Australia for pregnancy & childbirth 🎊👏 thank you to our fabulously amazing researchers & @GriffithMidwife team. @Griffith_Uni
We are all feeling proud today as Griffith University has been named the top research institution in Australia for pregnancy & childbirth 🎊👏 thank you to our fabulously amazing researchers & @GriffithMidwife team. @Griffith_Uni
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Why do mosquitoes bite certain people but leave others alone? As #UQ's Nigel Beebe tells @abcnews, it's about how you smell.
Why do mosquitoes bite certain people but leave others alone? As #UQ's Nigel Beebe tells @abcnews, it's about how you smell.
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We are pleased to see our #soil moisture #data is helping management services understand which regions are at greater risk of #flooding if it rains 🌧️
We are pleased to see our #soil moisture #data is helping management services understand which regions are at greater risk of #flooding if it rains 🌧️Check out our SMIPS map here
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Insect DNA barcoding results delight UniSC entomologist
Insect DNA barcoding results to be released publicly today show exciting progress in the tri-state Insect Investigators project, coordinated across regional Queensland by a UniSC entomologist.
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Researchers germinate a revival of favourite Aussie native
A University of Queensland project to mass-produce a more genetically diverse and resilient species of the native Australian emu bush will boost vital land restoration and revegetation efforts across
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Game-changing tool to help rehab patients
A James Cook University team developing a world-first device which keeps trauma patients focused on their recovery is a step closer to starting patient trials after being awarded a major prize.
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15 ways to reforest the planet: UniSC research
International scientists are calling for a ‘decade of global action’ to reforest the planet, following the overnight publication of a themed international journal led by researchers from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast.
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Can we meet basic human needs without destabilising the planet?
To meet basic human needs across the globe without breaching environmental limits will require a redistribution of resources and a transformation of society
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In a new study from #UQ's Dr Anthony Romilio, artificial intelligence has revealed that prehistoric footprints thought to be made by a vicious dinosaur predator were in fact from a timid herbivore 🖥️🦖🌱 @UQ_News @a_romilio
In a new study from #UQ's Dr Anthony Romilio, artificial intelligence has revealed that prehistoric footprints thought to be made by a vicious dinosaur predator were in fact from a timid herbivore 🖥️🦖🌱 @UQ_News @a_romilio
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Unlike many countries, Australia doesn’t have any #IndoorAirQuality standards.
Unlike many countries, Australia doesn’t have any #IndoorAirQuality standards. #QUT’s Prof Lidia Morawska explains why we should, why schools need #AirMonitors, & how #IndoorAir impacts everything from the #CommonCold to #COVID19
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Stressed Brisbane cyclists take the long way round
Cyclists in Brisbane don’t take the shortest or flattest routes, but rather plan their journeys to minimise traffic stress according to research from The University of Queensland.
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Dr Daniel Blackmore is studying the ageing brain and how physical exercise can help cognitive function.#QBI #CJCADR
Dr Daniel Blackmore is studying the ageing brain and how physical exercise can help cognitive function.#QBI #CJCADR
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JCU has officially launched its new research hub that will use advanced genetic techniques and artificial intelligence to boost northern Australia’s aquaculture industry.
JCU has officially launched its new research hub that will use advanced genetic techniques and artificial intelligence to boost northern Australia’s aquaculture industry - namely barramundi, pearl oyster, grouper and marine red-algae
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@jcu @TropWATER and @NQBulkPorts are offering two Bachelor of Marine Science Scholarships.
@jcu @TropWATER and @NQBulkPorts are offering two Bachelor of Marine Science Scholarships. 🌊This is an exciting opportunity to study marine science at James Cook University, while getting mentored and building links with future employers.
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At least 700,000 years ago, the world's largest sand island emerged as the barrier that helped the Great Barrier Reef form
Establishing the age of K'gari (Fraser Island) confirms it emerged before the reef, despite the climate being suitable for coral growth long before then.
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Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider
If your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all the time, you’re not alone. Up to 30% of people of all ages experience bloating, with symptoms such as gassiness, a sense of fullness and pressure. This can be with or without distention (a visible increase in…
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Obesity linked to higher rate of knee replacement revisions
University of Queensland research has revealed Australians undergoing a knee replacement operation are at a higher risk of needing further surgery if they’re obese.
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🐢An international team led by JCU researchers have delved into the world of giant Galapagos tortoises and their interactions with human activities in the agricultural areas of Santa Cruz Island.
🐢An international team led by JCU researchers have delved into the world of giant Galapagos tortoises and their interactions with human activities in the agricultural areas of Santa Cruz Island.@KyanaPike @LinSchwarzkopf @DarwinFound 📄👇
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What a busy few days with coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, it was amazing to be out on Moore Reef to see the spawning and work on the Reef Cooperative larval seeding project with @TropWATER
What a busy few days with coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, it was amazing to be out on Moore Reef to see the spawning and work on the Reef Cooperative larval seeding project with @TropWATER @citizensGBR @jcu @kerryacameron @MarsGlobal @cottononfoundtn and local Rangers.
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Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease & TRI-based researchers are exploring innovative treatments for the global burden. Mater-UQ's Dr Mitch Sullivan & his team are testing a novel therapy to protect the kidneys of ppl w/ diabetes & from #COVID
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease & TRI-based researchers are exploring innovative treatments for the global burden. Mater-UQ's Dr Mitch Sullivan & his team are testing a novel therapy to protect the kidneys of ppl w/ diabetes & from #COVID damage. #WorldDiabetesDay
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There it is, a snapshot into #COP27 from the POV of a university academic, adaptation scientist and IPCC AR6 Lead Author.
There it is, a snapshot into #COP27 from the POV of a university academic, adaptation scientist and IPCC AR6 Lead Author. If you have a question, drop it as a reply. You can follow me at @DrJNalau or on Instagram at adaptationqueen.
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Great to see #UQ's Prof. Karen McNamara involved in this important research project, helping lead our planet toward a safe climate 🌏 @UQ_SEES @UQ_News
Great to see #UQ's Prof. Karen McNamara involved in this important research project, helping lead our planet toward a safe climate 🌏 @UQ_SEES @UQ_News
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Gendered food insecurity study informs recovery and preparedness in the Indo-Pacific
Academics from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) collaborated with researchers from the Indo-Pacific to examine the risks related to economic hardship and food insecurity that women in the region experienced during the first and second years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) funded project…
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Gliding treefrogs, mini-males and burrowing frogs in trees: why Melanesia is the world's tropical island frog hotspot
Melanesia’s tropical islands are home to at least 700 species of frogs – many with tiny ranges. We must safeguard these biological treasures.