University of Queensland students have swapped a summer holiday at the beach for time in the lab as the annual UQ SEC Summer Research Program began at the Queensland Brain Institute.
Researchers may be one step closer to understanding the evolution of colour vision in the animal kingdom after studying one of the most complex visual systems in the world.
Professor John McGrath and Professor Naomi Wray have been highlighted as global leaders in their field after being named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list.
Scientists have identified the brain circuits that enable fast recognition of emotions such as anger and happiness, providing insights into disorders such as anxiety and psychosis.
The need to increase diversity in genetic studies to maximise the potential of discovering causes and possible treatments of psychiatric disorders has been recognised.
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.
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).
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.
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.
