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How the fats we eat shape our ability to fight disease
The types of fats we consume directly impacts the survival and strength of the body’s immune cells and ability to fight disease, researchers have found.
5 March 2026
Small step to yield a big coastal protection win
A global study of mangroves has found a modest boost in conserved area could significantly increase their ability to adapt to the changing climate, including rising sea levels.
5 March 2026
Blood clot sting in the tail of scorpion venom
A UQ study has shown a deadly scorpion’s venom carries an extra biochemical sting that could be used to guide future medical treatments and tests.
4 March 2026
Study to lay the groundwork for ovarian cancer screening test
About 1,500 women from across Queensland will be recruited to take part in a study to support the development of a population based screening test for ovarian cancer.
3 March 2026
Deadly soil fungal pathogen threatening Australia’s reptiles
University of Queensland researchers say Australia's reptiles are at risk of extinction because a little understood fungus is infecting species through the environment.
3 March 2026
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23 February 2026
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“I treated history as a discipline, not decoration.” Ian Kemish AM shares insight from his foray into fiction
Listening, restraint, and empathy are skills that Adjunct Associate Professor Ian Kemish AM used during his 25-year career in diplomacy, and they were just as valuable when writing his first novel.
26 February 2026
UQ showcases the history and artistry of Indigenous shields
A celebration of traditional Aboriginal shields has opened at The University of Queensland’s Anthropology Museum.
24 February 2026
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