Bacteria found in children’s upper respiratory systems could help fight chronic middle ear infections, the leading cause of preventable hearing loss and deafness in Indigenous communities.
8 November 2021A calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in collaboration with Australian researchers.
25 October 2021Public use of parks and reserves increased only slightly during last year’s COVID-19 national lockdown despite gyms and sports facilities shutting down, a University of Queensland study found.
28 May 2021Scientists have visualised and investigated a key molecular pathway that could one day help treat inflammation, diabetes, cancer, infectious diseases and potentially even COVID-19.
11 May 2021Researchers are hoping volunteers who’ve recovered from COVID-19 in recent months will provide vital clues about the way the virus interacts with diabetes.
27 July 2020Two University of Queensland environmental scientists have been named 2020 Australian Laureate Fellows.
9 July 2020An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19.
9 April 2020The University of Queensland’s potential COVID-19 vaccine is entering an important new phase of testing with the live coronavirus to determine how effectively it induces protection against coronavirus infection.
9 April 2020Research into the self-destruction of cells in humans and plants could lead to treatments for neurodegenerative brain diseases and the development of disease-resistant plants.
23 August 2019Breakthrough artificial intelligence developed in Queensland could improve insulin dosing for diabetics and transform the way aeroplane engine wear and tear is monitored.
25 March 2019University of Queensland experts are available for comment on the current seasonal increase in snake numbers and the impacts on people and pets.
26 October 2018Following a few simple food preparation guidelines can help reduce unwanted cases of food poisoning for family and friends this festive season.
14 December 2017Efforts to rid the world of polio have taken another significant step, thanks to research led by University of Queensland bioscience experts and funding from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
5 October 2017Minimising the impact of viruses upon the pig industry is a major objective of a $3.83 million grant to international scientific collaborators, including a team from Queensland.
30 August 2017Australian tiger snakes have “hit the jackpot” because prey cannot evolve resistance to their venom.
22 August 2017The “blood nuking” capabilities of adult brown snake venom only come about after an amazing transformation.
16 May 2017A range of University of Queensland experts is available to comment on issues around the Federal Budget. Journalists can search by topic or name at UQ Experts or contact the following experts.
10 May 2017The University of Queensland is the university of choice for more than half of Queensland’s top performing secondary school students.
21 February 2017People who visit parks for 30 minutes or more each week are much less likely to have high blood pressure or poor mental health than those who don’t, according to new research by Australian and UK environmental scientists.
24 June 2016University of Queensland Bachelor of Science student Jessica Von Pein’s personal story, dedication to her studies and video-making skills have earned her the top “Student of the Year” prize from an educational company.
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