Scientists work to drought-proof beer

University of Queensland scientists helping to drought-proof barley – an ancient and important ingredient in beer.
6 February 2014

UQ student conquers 5000 kilometre charity ride

University of Queensland student Nicholas McCarthy is back in Brisbane after completing a gruelling 5000 kilometre bicycle ride across Canada and the USA.
10 February 2014

UQ team challenges the limits of famous quantum principle

A team of physicists is challenging the very limits of Heisenberg’s famous uncertainty principle by measuring quantum particles with unprecedented accuracy.
5 February 2014

Safer treatment for teens with acne

A University of Queensland researcher has developed new guidelines for psychiatrists and dermatologists to safely prescribe a common acne drug linked with suicide and dep
4 February 2014

New Doctor of Medicine program to boost global profile

The University of Queensland will introduce a new Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in 2015, enhancing global opportunities for its postgraduate medical students.
4 February 2014

Scientists redefine how the brain plans movement

University of Queensland researchers have made a surprise discovery about how the brain plans movement that may lead to more targeted treatments for patients with Parkins
3 February 2014

Deadly microbe dodges human immune system

Scientists from The University of Queensland have discovered that a microbe responsible for invasive bacterial Group A Streptococcus infections can bypass the immune syst
30 January 2014

Kidney patients may gain from less salt

Reducing salt consumption may help prolong the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease, a study from The University of Queensland study has found
31 January 2014

UQ archaeology takes to the airwaves

An inspirational lecture by a UQ history professor almost 20 years ago has led to a regular archaeology segment starting on 612 ABC Brisbane radio this week.
30 January 2014

‘Love drug’ may treat abdominal pain

Australian researchers have found a key to treating chronic abdominal pain may lie in a hormone that induces labour and encourages social bonding.
31 January 2014

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