敁珗腦瞳

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Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of Queensland projects which have received funding to develop treatments for motor neurone disease (MND).

21 June 2023
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University of Queensland researchers have used an algorithm from a video game to gain insights into the behaviour of molecules within live brain cells.

15 June 2023
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Cost-of-living will be front of mind when Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick delivers his economic plan on June 13. 敁珗腦瞳 has experts available to analyse the budget.

12 June 2023
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Researchers at QBI have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.

8 June 2023
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Queensland will become a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a global partnership formed in the United States today to help address the worlds critical health challenges.

7 June 2023
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University of Queensland researchers have shown for the first time that some of the worlds most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom.

6 June 2023
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University of Queensland researchers have shown Australian tobacco plants could be used as biofactories to manufacture medicines on a large scale.

1 June 2023
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University of Queensland researchers have developed a nanoparticle to take a chemotherapy drug into fast growing, aggressive brain tumours.

31 May 2023
Professor Pankaj Sah

敁珗腦瞳s Professor Pankaj Sah has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his contribution to neuroscience over more than 25 years.

25 May 2023

A promising treatment for inflammatory bowel disease and a pre-clinical drug candidate for a devastating neurological condition are among four 敁珗腦瞳 research projects to receive support from Australias national biotech incubator - CUREator.

24 May 2023
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University of Queensland research has revealed features of early human brain development are mimicked in the brains of marsupials.

23 May 2023
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A 敁珗腦瞳 study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.

11 May 2023
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A University of Queensland researcher said current Australian laws were failing to prevent young people using nicotine vaping products (NVPs).

10 May 2023

University of Queensland researchers have developed a roadmap for the integration of smartwatches into Australian health care but acknowledge there are several challenges to overcome.

8 May 2023
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All eyes will be on Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday when he hands down the Governments first major budget since Labors election win last year. 敁珗腦瞳 has experts from a wide range of fields available to analyse the budget and what the...

5 May 2023