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Despite being able to camouflage themselves in colourful surroundings, cuttlefish, squid and octopus are colourblind, QBI research has found.

Marine life showing its true colours

Published on: 14 September 2016

Despite being able to camouflage themselves in colourful surroundings, cuttlefish, squid and octopus are colourblind, QBI research has found.

Schizophrenia research has won QBI's Dr Marta Garrido a highly competitive UQ Research Award.

Schizophrenia researcher wins UQ award

Published on: 14 September 2016

Schizophrenia research has won QBI's Dr Marta Garrido a highly competitive UQ Research Award.

Brain games: inside the brain of the elite athlete

Elite athletes don't just jump higher and run faster—they think differently, too.

Brain stimulation can alter activity throughout the connected networks of the brain, Queensland research finds.

Stimulating possibilities arise from brain study

Published on: 7 September 2016

Brain stimulation can alter activity throughout the connected networks of the brain, Queensland research finds.

The NPJ Science of Learning Community brings together teachers, researchers and policymakers to improve education.

Global experts gather online to collaborate on science of learning

Published on: 6 September 2016

The NPJ Science of Learning Community brings together teachers, researchers and policymakers to improve education.

QBI research has identified the specific cause of a rare form of epilepsy in babies.

QBI breakthrough for rare epilepsy

Published on: 6 September 2016

QBI research has identified the specific cause of a rare form of epilepsy in babies.

QBI's Laura Fenlon has won the Queensland Women in Technology PhD Career Start Award for her neuroscience research.

QBI PhD student wins Women in Technology Award

Published on: 5 September 2016

QBI's Laura Fenlon has won the Queensland Women in Technology PhD Career Start Award for her neuroscience research.

Research has found a link between concussion in childhood and health and social problems as an adult. (Image: Paolo Bona / Shutterstock)

Kids are more susceptible to head injury than previously thought

New research has found a link between concussion in childhood and health and social problems as an adult.

QBI researchers have built a mathematical model that explains how ion gates open and close.

Molecular "sheep" could open a scientific gateway

Published on: 29 August 2016

QBI researchers have built a mathematical model that explains how ion gates open and close.

Brain training for specific tasks can also improve broader brain performance, research finds for the first time.

Researchers put brain training to the test

Published on: 24 August 2016

Brain training for specific tasks can also improve broader brain performance, research finds for the first time.

QBI research into vision in marine animals may advance cancer detection and even satellite construction.

QBI researchers follow the light to scientific secrets of the deep

Published on: 23 August 2016

QBI research into vision in marine animals may advance cancer detection and even satellite construction.

A project led by A/Prof Helen Cooper was named one of the best Australian medical research projects.

QBI medical research recognised among nation’s best

Published on: 22 August 2016

A project led by A/Prof Helen Cooper was named one of the best Australian medical research projects.

Applications for the advanced neuroscience course are open until 23 December 2016.

Australian Course in Advanced Neuroscience applications open

Published on: 19 August 2016

Applications for the advanced neuroscience course are open until 23 December 2016.

Dr Shyuan Ngo MND research has been recognised by a prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

QBI scientist named Young Tall Poppy

Published on: 18 August 2016

Dr Shyuan Ngo MND research has been recognised by a prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

The RateCity Award in Concussion Research will support research at QBI into the long-term impact of concussion.

RateCity backs game-changing brain research

Published on: 9 August 2016

The RateCity Award in Concussion Research will support research at QBI into the long-term impact of concussion.

Mapping the brain: scientists define 180 distinct regions, but what now?

Neuroscientists have developed a modern atlas of the human brain, 97 areas of which have never been described before.

Researchers have discovered three new genes associated with motor neurone disease.

New genetics clues for motor neurone disease

Published on: 26 July 2016

Researchers have discovered three new genes associated with motor neurone disease.

This is your brain on Pokémon Go

The neuroscience behind the global phenomenon, Pokémon Go.

QASMT's Shambhavi Mishra fought off tough competition to win the 2016 Queensland Brain Bee.

Queensland Academies student crowned Queensland Brain Bee Champion

Published on: 19 July 2016

QASMT's Shambhavi Mishra fought off tough competition to win the 2016 Queensland Brain Bee.

Research into how birds plan their flights has applications for drones and aircraft navigation systems.

Bird-brained flight provides clues for robotics

Published on: 23 June 2016

Research into how birds plan their flights has applications for drones and aircraft navigation systems.

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