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Researchers have discovered that Great Barrier Reef anemonefish can see ultraviolet light (UV) and may use it as a ‘secret channel’ to find both food and friends.

The Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research has been awarded funding to develop the therapeutic ultrasound industry in Australia.

A new study shows people with mental disorders have a life expectancy up to a decade shorter than the general population.

A QBI researcher exploring ‘super-human’ colour vision systems in animals has received a funding boost from the Australian Research Council (ARC).

Professor John McGrath and Dr James Kesby have been honoured for their work advancing our understanding of schizophrenia.

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

Generous support from FightMND will allow QBI researchers to conduct a clinical trial, identify new drug targets, and progress towards personalised treatments for motor neurone disease (MND).

Dr James Kesby and Dr Laura Fenlon have been awarded Queensland Young Tall Poppy Awards.

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

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt MP visited The University of Queensland today to announce more than $440 million in NHMRC funding for Australian researchers.

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

Students from across Queensland and the Northern Territory have competed at the state finals of the Australian Brain Bee Challenge at the Queensland Brain Institute.

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

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.