Research stories

Researchers from The University of Queensland in Australia and McGill University in Canada led the study, identifying 153 new gene variants associated with the loss of bone mineral density, which often results in fractures.

Researchers have identified the process that shuts down the human heart’s ability to heal itself, and are now searching for a drug to reverse it.

Madonna and Kate's lives changed forever when they were diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Dr Nadeeka Dissanayaka and her team are part of a global effort looking at treatments.

Adding aspirin to some existing cancer drugs could increase their effectiveness against a group of tumours resistant to treatment, new research has shown.

UQ Associate Professor Antje Blumenthal is exploring the complex interactions between pathogens and the immune system to find ways to fight infectious diseases like sepsis.

UQ researchers like Professor David Paterson are working hard to beat superbugs and stop overuse of antibiotics.