Teen substance-use influenced by social media
Study finds social media encourages teen substance-use: New research has found adolescents who are active on social media are being exposed…
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Innovating hyper-accurate cancer treatments
UQ paving the way for new hyper-accurate cancer treatments: An Australian-first research and manufacturing hub at The University of Queensland…
New molecule chip changing the face of modern manufacturing
New molecule chip changing the face of modern manufacturing: University of Queensland researchers have pioneered a new chemical process to…
New study to find COVID-fighting drugs
New study to find COVID-fighting properties in existing medications: Nearly 50 existing prescription medications already used by Australians will be…
COVID-19 pandemic fallout worse for women
COVID-19 pandemic fallout worse for women: Researchers from The University of Queensland have found the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has…
Breakthrough discovery in engineered immune cells
Melbourne researchers have successfully engineered human immune cells to model an infection common among immunocompromised children in a breakthrough discovery,…
World-first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk
World-first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk: Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test…
Cost now biggest turn-off to smoking
Cost now biggest turn-off to smoking: Rising cigarette prices have overtaken health concerns as the biggest motivator for people to…
Maternal mental health impacted by pandemic
Maternal mental health and well-being profoundly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: Maternal well-being has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Gene C18ORF25 promotes muscle strength during exercise
Researchers have identified a gene, namely C18ORF25, that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential…