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The clean-up of cellular ‘protein clumps’ could prevent the onset of some types of dementia.

Cleaning up toxic ‘protein clumps’ could prevent dementia

Published on: 7 November 2022

The clean-up of cellular ‘protein clumps’ could prevent the onset of some types of dementia.

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

Disadvantaged children missing out on meals in childcare

Published on: 21 October 2022

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

Discovering the origins of learning and memory

Published on: 21 September 2022

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

How should Australia ensure all children experience quality early years education?

Optimising the 10,000 hours that set children up for life

Published on: 5 September 2022

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

Greatest transformation of early education? It depends on the staff

An extra year of education looms for some children in Australia but it depends on the availability of a thriving workforce.

Associate Professor Timothy Bredy: Bridging the gaps in memory

Group leader searching for a deeper understanding of the fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory.

Podcast: Pay attention! How your brain decides what to focus on

Dr Anthony Harris is an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute and an expert on human attention. He discusses what goes on in the brain when we are giving something our full attention, and breaks down whether or not multitasking is a myth.

Cleaning up toxic ‘protein clumps’ could prevent dementia

Disadvantaged children missing out on meals in childcare

Discovering the origins of learning and memory

Optimising the 10,000 hours that set children up for life

Greatest transformation of early education? It depends on the staff

Associate Professor Timothy Bredy: Bridging the gaps in memory

Podcast: Pay attention! How your brain decides what to focus on

New study reveals how exercise can improve learning and memory

QBI science of learning guide essential reading for parents, teachers

Good study habits that maximise learning

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