Botox Breakthrough – New Discovery Could Save Lives
Professor Frederic Meunier and Dr. Merja Joensuu, affiliated with the Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland, have unveiled the precise molecular process through…
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Extinct “Hotspot” Volcanoes Spill Secrets on Inner Workings of Volcanoes
Remnants of volcanoes strewn across Australia act as a map of the northward movement of the continent over an underlying “hotspot” within the Earth’s interior…
The Dangers of Self-Directed Ageism
According to research from the University of Queensland, normal cognitive changes associated with aging may increase the likelihood of older individuals adopting a negative, ageist…
Fighting Against Both Chronic Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases – Harnessing the Healing Power Within Our Cells
Researchers at the University of Queensland have uncovered a cellular pathway that could be leveraged to reprogram the body’s immune system to defend against both…
Australia’s Rarest Bird of Prey Is Facing Extinction
Australia’s rarest bird of prey — the red goshawk (Erythrotriorchis radiatus) — is facing extinction, with Cape York Peninsula now the only place in Queensland…
New Brain Map Reveals Secrets of Camouflage
Researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) have uncovered new insights into the cuttlefish brain, offering an explanation for…
Compound in Mushrooms Discovered To Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier…
Unleashing the Power of Seaweed Farming for Food, Feed, and Fuel
A University of Queensland-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss,…
The Hidden Cost of Decarbonization: Population Disruption
Göttingen University joins forces with other researchers to study the impact of resources, demographics, and disruption in the shift toward clean energy. Recent research led…
The Hidden Cost of Face Masks: Study Shows Negative Impact on Cognitive Performance
According to research from the University of Queensland, face masks can temporarily disrupt decision-making in certain situations. New research from the University of Queensland demonstrates…
50% Reduction: Having More Children Lowers the Risk of a Common Cancer
According to research from the University of Queensland, having more children can decrease a woman’s risk of developing endometrial cancer. According to research from the…
Cleaning Up Toxic “Protein Clumps” Could Prevent Dementia
Sparking Learning and Memory Recent research from the University of Queensland suggests that clearing out cellular “protein clumps” may prevent the onset of certain forms…
Defying Extinction – Asian Animals Found Thriving Near Humans
Some of Asia’s largest animals, including tigers and elephants, are defying 12,000 years of extinction trends by coexisting with people, according to research led by…
Prehistoric Predator? Artificial Intelligence Says Footprints Not “Vicious” Dinosaur
Prehistoric footprints thought to be made by a vicious dinosaur predator were revealed by artificial intelligence to in fact be from a timid herbivore. University…
What Makes Humans Different? A New Window Into the Brain
New research sheds light on the brain’s computational function. The human brain’s function is remarkable, driving all aspects of our creativity and thoughts. However, the…
Dodging Death: Scientists Overturn Long-Standing Liver Disease Beliefs
The surprise discovery redirects liver disease treatment efforts. Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have demonstrated that common liver diseases are not…
“A Silent Killer” – COVID-19 Shown To Trigger Inflammation in the Brain Without Outward Symptoms for Years
Research led by The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia has found COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson’s disease. The…
Mind-Bending Abilities: Uncovering Bizarre Quantum Properties of Black Holes
Bizarre quantum properties of black holes – including their mind-bending ability to have different masses simultaneously – have been confirmed by University of Queensland (UQ)…
