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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.

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.

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.

The Queensland Brain Institute has partnered with the Australian Athletes' Alliance to tackle concussion and its long-term effects.

Queensland Brain Institute launches major concussion campaign

Published on: 20 June 2016

The Queensland Brain Institute has partnered with the Australian Athletes' Alliance to tackle concussion and its long-term effects.

QBI researchers believe Dory, the surgeonfish made famous by Pixar's Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, may hold clues as to how fish adapt to changes in their environment.

QBI scientists seek Dory’s world view

Published on: 16 June 2016

QBI researchers believe Dory, the surgeonfish made famous by Pixar's Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, may hold clues as to how fish adapt to changes in their environment.

New QBI research suggests the increased risk of mental illness in children of older fathers is unlikely to result from gene mutations.

Research sheds new light on mental health risks to children of older fathers

Published on: 23 May 2016

New QBI research suggests the increased risk of mental illness in children of older fathers is unlikely to result from gene mutations.

QBI's Professor Naomi Wray has been named among 21 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows.

QBI professor named new Australian Academy of Science Fellow

Published on: 23 May 2016

QBI's Professor Naomi Wray has been named among 21 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows.

QBI has published the first content for Nature Partner Journal npj Science of Learning.

New Science of Learning journal published

Published on: 13 May 2016

QBI has published the first content for Nature Partner Journal npj Science of Learning.

Global study finds genetic links to education

Published on: 12 May 2016

New research has identified 74 genes that may play a role in determining how long people stay in school.

Scientists spot fishy statistics

Published on: 11 May 2016

Research into fish vision is providing vital clues about the how our brains interpret images, necessary for building brain-computer interfaces.

QBI researcher Dr James Kesby has earned a share in $10 million of funding from Advance Queensland

Advancing research into mental health

Published on: 20 April 2016

QBI researcher Dr James Kesby has earned a share in $10 million of funding from Advance Queensland

A key protein involved with brain development is also associated with brain cancer, scientists have discovered.

Link between brain development and cancer found

Published on: 20 April 2016

A key protein involved with brain development is also associated with brain cancer, scientists have discovered.

QBI citizen science project CoralWatch has received a $150,000 boost from the Queensland government, enabling its work to continue through 2017.

Funding boost for QBI’s CoralWatch

Published on: 11 April 2016

QBI citizen science project CoralWatch has received a $150,000 boost from the Queensland government, enabling its work to continue through 2017.

$QBI researchers are applying advanced mathematical techniques to study connections in the brain.$

Time warping helps understand brain wiring

Published on: 23 March 2016

QBI researchers are applying advanced mathematical techniques to study connections in the brain.

QBI researchers are launching a free mobile app to study postpartum depression globally.

QBI researchers launch postpartum depression app

Published on: 22 March 2016

QBI researchers are launching a free mobile app to study postpartum depression globally.

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