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University of Queensland researchers have developed a vaccine delivery technology that enables treatment to be tailored precisely for different cancers.

University of Queensland researchers have found a way to identify infants who will go on to develop type 1 diabetes.

A family of potent protein neurotoxins have been discovered in bootlace worms, a University of Queensland researcher has found.

Latest medical graduates from The University of Queensland - Ochsner MD program are celebrating an impressive 95 per cent Match Rate through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).

A new therapy to help infants with acute respiratory infection will prevent thousands of infants with bronchiolitis from requiring escalation of care when admitted to hospital and save more than $200 million in hospital costs.

Everyone has had the unpleasant experience of a rash on the skin – pink, red or purple, flat or bumpy, itchy, scaly, pus-filled, or just plain unsightly. This variety isn’t surprising, because the skin is a complicated organ.

An integrated telehealth service could help close the gap for Indigenous Australians with dementia living in rural and remote communities.

Being underweight or overweight could affect the age at which women experience menopause, a University of Queensland study has found.

Dr Andrew Smirnov, from the School of Public Health, shares his opinion on drugs in schools with ABC News online.

Scientists are examining why immunotherapies work better in some types of cancers than others, in a bid to create more effective treatments.

Scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell which has the potential to perform two functions at the same time, meaning better treatment or even cures for many diseases.

Researchers comparing the use of two drugs for pregnant women who do not go into labour shortly after their waters break have found both are reasonable options.

Work designed to improve diagnosis of one of the leading causes of death in children is under way in Brisbane, led by a University of Queensland researcher.

Scientists have found that targeting micro-organisms in the gut, known as microbiota, could have the potential to help prevent type 1 diabetes.

Mosquitoes are coming. The Unicode Consortium has just announced that alongside your smiling face – or perhaps crying face – emoji you’ll soon be able to add a mosquito.

Researchers have uncovered a new genetic cause of high blood pressure.

Cyberbullying has become a significant issue for young people learning to navigate a life that is increasingly online. Like bullying that occurs face-to-face, cyberbullying can have serious effects on the physical and mental health of victims.

Researchers say a major genomic study will provide answers for patients with unexplained kidney disease, and could lead to better treatments.

Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep can damage the brain and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, University of Queensland researchers have found.

University of Queensland researchers have shared in $26 million in Federal Government funding for rare cancers, rare diseases and clinical trials for unmet needs.