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Researchers have found children in disadvantaged communities often go hungry when they attend early education and childcare centres.

Researchers have discovered the human brain’s enhanced processing power may stem from differences in the structure and function of our neurons.

Discovery research into the communication between brain cells could reveal the unknowns surrounding the origins of learning and memory.

Newly discovered cellular hot spots of a potentially toxic protein could open new research avenues into how Alzheimer’s disease progresses in the brain.

Queensland Brain Institute researchers are aiming to ensure all children experience quality early years education.

Advanced brain imaging, cognitive testing is being used to understand whether indicators in the blood might be able to be used to produce a reliable blood test to help diagnose concussion.

A new study has shown how costly mental health disorders are for society.

High school student Anna Thomas has an eye on a career in science after winning the Queensland state finals of the Australian Brain Bee Challenge.

We are a step closer to understanding how our brain interprets the visual world.

Volunteer-collected data on coral bleaching has been credited with supporting scientific findings about reef health across the globe.

The Adventure4Dementia team are attempting a lung-busting, leg-sapping journey to raise money for dementia research at the Queensland Brain Institute.

If you’ve ever wondered whether changing your mind is the best decision, then you should be reassured that your chances of success are better if you do.

A new collaborative project could see many neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, chronic depression and other psychiatric conditions managed at home.

A Queensland Brain Institute researcher will be heading to the US after their work into how anaesthesia disrupts brain function was awarded a Fulbright scholarship.

Unlocking the mystery behind the catastrophic death of nerve cells in neurodegenerative disease is driving the fight against motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia.

A piece of “junk DNA” could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories.

Dr Liviu Bodea has been awarded a coveted fellowship to learn more about Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers have identified a molecule essential for regulating the repair of injured nerves, which could help people recover from nerve damage.   

Researchers have developed a mathematical model that can predict the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, potentially speeding-up the development of new vaccines.

Researchers have revealed if touch-sensing neurons are attached to the surrounding skin correctly, they can avoid breakages and degeneration.