Stories

A potential drug target for Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered, affecting both neurons and brain immune cells.

Stopping enzyme could launch two-pronged attack on Alzheimer's

Published on: 20 September 2019

An enzyme that effects both the immune and nervous systems could combat the disease on two fronts.

Stroke research boosted with international recruit

Published on: 5 September 2019

Dr Matilde Balbi will be harnessing brain stimulation to aid stroke recovery at QBI thanks to a $5 million donation.

The signalling protein Fyn moving and forming clusters in living brain cells - viewed using super-resolution microscopy.

Dementia clue found by tracking single molecules in living brain cells

Published on: 2 August 2019

A protein involved in Alzheimer's disease has been shown to affect a critical mechanism in memory function.

A new clue in the quest for causes of schizophrenia has been found in the DNA of thousands of people in India.

18-year study uncovers new clue to treating schizophrenia

Published on: 4 July 2019

An 18-year joint investigation has identified a new clue in the quest to treat schizophrenia.

How ski grooming patterns affect visibility in the snow

Published on: 17 June 2019

Dr Will Harrison turned a holiday into a science project when he noticed the visibility of "groomed" ski runs was affected by shady or overcast days.

Professor Linda Richards has been named an Officer in the Order of Australia.

Professor Linda Richards named Officer in Order of Australia

Published on: 10 June 2019

Professor Linda Richards has been named an Officer in the Order of Australia.

Deep sea fish may have highly sensitive colour vision.

Vision of light: deep-sea fish use colour to see in the dark

Published on: 10 May 2019

Queensland Brain Institute researchers have discovered some types of deep-sea fish may have highly sensitive colour vision.

QBI researchers have discovered a process that offers promise as a potential treatment for people with nerve injuries.

Microscopic worms could provide key to repairing injured nerves

Published on: 30 April 2019

The ability of a tiny worm to repair injured nerves could one day help victims of nerve injuries such as paralysis.

Carl Warner/Queensland Centre For Mental Health Research

New model offers hope for schizophrenia treatments

Published on: 2 April 2019

Queensland Brain Institute researchers have developed a new schizophrenia model that will enable better understanding of the disease and may lead to new treatments.

New brain cancer centre takes up the fight for children

Published on: 29 March 2019

QBI researcher Dr Jens Bunt will lead an international team investigating a highly aggressive type of brain cancer at Australia’s first research centre aimed solely at tackling the cancer in young people.