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Genetic study looks to slow aging and combat Alzheimer’s

Brisbane scientists have linked frailty to Alzheimer’s disease and identified genes which control aging, providing new hope in combating the disease. In a landmark

Guardian Childcare encouraging nutrition for life

Exposing children to healthy food habits from an early age has become an important focus of the childcare and early learning experience. The Guardian Childcare and

Study recognises family heartbreak of Alzheimer’s

The heartbreaking moment a person with Alzheimer’s disease no longer recognises a loved one is the targeted focus of research in a United States university. Dr Harald

Gamers help craft gambling awareness messaging

Gamers in the Northern Territory are taking part in a study to discover how in-game spending on virtual items and events may shape long-term gambling habits. Flinders

New police tool poisons data to hamper cyber crime

Australian police are using “digital poison” in an attempt to thwart cyber criminals. In a collaboration with Monash University, the Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Coffee a day puts our hearts in-synch

Many use a daily shot of caffeine as a “heart-starter”, with scientists now confirming we can use the term more literally. New Australian-led research has shown a

National award for “sleepy” brain stem cell research

A Brisbane scientist’s innovative work with “sleepy” brain stem cells has earned him a share of the 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research. Dr

Veteran health at the heart of 20 years of research

Two decades of research into veterans’ health has been marked at an anniversary gala in Brisbane. More than 400 guests gathered at Brisbane City Hall as Gallipoli

Garcia-Marin a rising star in medical research

A young Queensland researcher instrumental in a world-leading genetics study has been recognised with an Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI)

Aussies turning to AI for mental health advice

More than 10 percent of Australians are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health advice, as loneliness and social isolation rates rise. A new report,

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