Stories

Brain bending image wins neuroscience art competition

Published on: 11 January 2022

A Salvador Dali-inspired entry has won the 2021 QBI Art In Neuroscience Image Competition.

Running down exercise ‘sweet spot’ to reverse cognitive decline

Published on: 13 December 2021

Researchers have discovered an exercise ‘sweet spot’ that reverses the cognitive decline in ageing mice, paving the way for human studies in this area.

New research has revealed the unique brainpower of octopuses – known for their intelligence and Houdini-like escapes.

How smart is an octopus?

Published on: 22 November 2021

New research has revealed the unique brainpower of octopuses – known for their intelligence and Houdini-like escapes.

A national grant will help researchers study the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain with the ultimate goal of blocking the infection.

Blocking COVID-19 from entering the brain

Published on: 11 November 2021

A national grant will help researchers study the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain with the ultimate goal of blocking the infection.

Queensland Brain bee finals winner Caitlin Wadley at internship at QBI

Year 10 students experience a week of QBI

Published on: 11 October 2021

Australian Brain Bee Challenge Queensland Finals winner and runner-up have enjoyed an internship at QBI.

Montana Samantzis has been recognised with a with a University Medal.

Love of research key to brain student’s success

Published on: 18 August 2021

QBI researcher Montana Samantzis has followed her passion - and now she's experiencing the rewards.

Tackling concussion head-on

Published on: 11 August 2021

Athletes are helping QBI researchers tackle the problem of concussion in sport.

Caitlin Wadley has won the 2021 Queensland finals of the 2021 Australian Brain Bee Challenge.

Brain Bee winner a neuroscientist in the making

Published on: 9 August 2021

Atherton teenager Caitlin Wadley has set her sights on a career in neuroscience or astrophysics after winning the Queensland Brain Bee Challenge.

No, COVID-19 does not enter our DNA

Published on: 30 July 2021

QBI researchers are refuting claims that COVID-19 can enter a person’s DNA.

A ‘’perfect storm’’ of genetic mutations, toxic proteins and a defect in natural cell recycling could lead to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

'Perfect storm' linked to neurodegenerative disease

Published on: 8 July 2021

A ‘’perfect storm’’ of genetic mutations, toxic proteins and a defect in natural cell recycling could lead to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.