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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

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,

New research hub hones in on inter-cell communication

Two South-East Queensland universities have joined forces to create a new research hub on the Sunshine Coast. Based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI), the

White lab coats make way for black tie celebrations

QIMR Berghofer scientists swapped their lab coats for black ties to mark 80 years of medical research at the Queensland institute. QIMR Berghofer Council Chair Professor

Aussies lead world in reducing number of pre-term babies

An Australian-based world-first initiative has reduced the number of pre-term births in this country by 10 percent. Since launched in 2018, a Australian Preterm Birth

Saturday is independence day for older Australians

Elderly Australians will enjoy a new era of self-determination from Saturday, according to a leading advocacy group. Older Persons Advocacy Network CEO Craig Gear said

No-touch sensor option for hard-to-monitor patients

A medical innovation is moving past current conversations around wearable devices and monitors for remote care, to a new no-touch product using radio waves. United

Study urges focus on longer walks, not step totals

Regular walks of more than 10 minutes may be more beneficial than the much-publicised 10,000 steps a day target. New global research, led by the University of Sydney and

Lifestyle trumps drastic weight loss in fertility stakes

Weight loss, by itself, is not enough to boost male fertility, according to a new Australian study. University of Adelaide researchers have analysed 32 global studies

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