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World’s largest study of brain volume reveals genetic links to ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease World’s largest study of brain volume reveals genetic links to ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease
Ground-breaking research led by QIMR Berghofer scientists has discovered hundreds of genetic variants involved in brain size which are also found in people with brain conditions including Parkinson’s disease and ADHD. A/Prof Miguel Rentería says “There is strong evidence that ADHD and Parkinson’s has a biological basis, and this research…
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Selenium, a mineral found in foods like grains, meat, and nuts (especially Brazil nuts), can boost learning and memory in ageing brains! 🧠✨
Selenium – a mineral found in many foods like grains, meat, and nuts (especially Brazil nuts) – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according to Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) researchers. 🧠✨ Research shows that selenium improves neuron generation and cognition in…
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World-first clinical trial for treating spinal cord injury
A Phase I human clinical trial is set to commence to test the efficacy and safety of the transplantation of olfactory cell nerve bridges to treat chronic spinal cord injury. Professor James St John, said olfactory ensheathing cells are the specialised cells within the olfactory (sense of smell) nerve within…
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Scientists dissect dugong poo for DNA clues
James Cook University TropWATER scientists are unlocking vital clues about the diets of globally endangered dugongs by studying the DNA found in an unusual source – dugong poo. Seagrass is the main food source for dugongs, but as these meadows come under increasing threat, this research could be key to…
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QUT innovator celebrated with Australia’s top award for research-industry collaboration
Professor Sara Couperthwaite has received the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) David and Valerie Solomon Award for her research transforming mining waste into high purity alumina for safer lithium-ion batteries with industry partner Lava Blue.
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Talk about a cracking idea... Could the humble egg unlock the secret to improved cancer treatments?
🥚 Chicken eggshells may be the key to better understanding how metastatic prostate cancer behaves and responds to treatments. UniSQ researchers have developed a new 3D structure for growing cancer cells, using eggshells as the main ‘ingredient’.
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Anti-racist educational intervention for health workers: NHMRC Indigenous Health grant
QUT’s Carumba Institute and Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQHHS) have been awarded an NHMRC Medical Research Futures Fund Indigenous Health grant of $994,963.50 to develop an anti-racist educational intervention in children’s health and hospital services.
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Firms with green innovation patents rewarded in the credit market
A QUT study of the US credit default swap (CDS) market’s response to green innovation in the form of green patents found that firms with more green patents had lower borrowing costs and higher credit ratings. The study analysed the effects of green patents on CDSs on 4,532 US-based firms…
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Researchers take another step towards curing blindness - testing a therapy for blindness in pigs
A research team at Bond University is testing a therapy for blindness in pigs, aiming to find a cure for age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa in humans. Dr Jason Limnios leads the Stem Cell Research Group at the Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CJCRM) at Bond and has…
Quantum and Advanced Technology Strategy Grant Recipients Featured
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Threatened Species recovery Featured
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2024 National Science Week Featured
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Future Queensland Science Strategy launched Featured
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Queensland Decarbonisation Hub launched Featured
The Queensland Decarbonisation Hub is a network of industrial, research and policy experts focused on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of decarbonising the state.
Queensland–Bavaria Collaborative Research Program applications open Featured
The new Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program has opened for applications with two categories: Seed Grants and Development Grants.
Queensland quantum and advanced technologies Featured
Queensland is at the forefront of quantum and advanced technology research in Australia. The Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy harnesses Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies.
Queensland excels in infectious disease research Featured
The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built Featured
A new world class stand-alone Queensland Cancer Centre is to be built within the Herston Health Precinct. It will be the only cancer care service in Australia offering the full spectrum of cancer services in…
$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane Featured
The Translational Manufacturing@TRI facility equipped to scale up to full production to support late-stage clinical trials of promising drugs and vaccines is to be built next to the Translational Research Institute with $60m funding from…
Strategic Visualisation Tool Featured
Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources Featured
Resources have been created to support biodiscovery entities and First Nations peoples understand and comply with the traditional knowledge obligation under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.