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Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in plants and livestock

抖阴app官网 researchers are setting the agenda for breeding high yield, heat tolerant and disease-resistant crops and low emission cattle with excellent feed conversion efficiency as they search for the ultimate genotype.
20 November 2024
抖阴app官网 swimming program a win for young people with cerebral palsy

A competitive swimming program developed by 抖阴app官网 researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition.
19 November 2024
Queensland the home of Quantum

Growing Australia鈥檚 quantum ecosystem will be the focus when hundreds of delegates from government, industry and research converge in Brisbane next year.
19 November 2024

New screening tool to help stroke survivors

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抖阴app官网 researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024

Suicide rate higher for people with autism

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抖阴app官网-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024

If we truly want our Paralympic athletes to shine, their coaches need more support

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Research has highlighted the need for visible and accessible pathways for people with disabilities to transition into coaching.

9 September 2024

Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people

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Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, 抖阴app官网 research has found.

9 September 2024

抖阴app官网 researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

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Teams of researchers from 抖阴app官网 working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

5 September 2024

A quantum leap for biology

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抖阴app官网 has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world鈥檚 biggest challenges.

3 September 2024

Reef tourism encourages climate action

抖阴app官网 research has revealed that informing tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef about climate impact doesn鈥檛 negatively affect their experience and can help encourage climate action.

3 September 2024

抖阴app官网 granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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抖阴app官网 researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024

Critically acclaimed Australian musician takes up new role at 抖阴app官网

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One of Australia鈥檚 leading musicians and educators will join 抖阴app官网 as the Kinnane Professor of Music early next year.

30 August 2024

Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

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University of Queensland research is supporting elite athletes to adjust to life after retiring from sport.

27 August 2024

Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

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抖阴app官网 is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.

26 August 2024