Research & Science

Dr Brittany Mitchell and Dr Jodi Thomas. | Newsreel

Gene research shows women have higher risk of depression

Genetic factors play a greater role in depression in women than men, according to new Queensland research. A study by Brisbane-based QIMR Berghofer found about twice as
Read more 10 October 2025
Professor Richard Robson. | Newsreel

Aussie professor wins Nobel Prize for MOFs

By Deanna D’Alessandro The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded for the development of metal-organic frameworks: molecular structures that have large
Read more 9 October 2025
Kazia Therapeutics CEO John Friend and QIMR Berghofer Director and CEO Professor Fabienne Mackay. | Newsreel

Development deal for world-leading cancer therapy

One of the most advanced global tools in cancer immunotherapy, developed in Brisbane, is a step closer to being readily available. The new cancer therapy, developed at
Read more 9 October 2025
Dr Will White. | Newsreel

Queensland’s deepest ocean secrets studied

Scientists are preparing for a month-long mission to study the deepest ocean floors off the Queensland Coast. Voyage Chief Scientist Dr Will White said a team on board
Read more 9 October 2025
Fire and flood. | Newsreel

Bushfires increase flooding risk by 700 percent

The increased prevalence of bushfires is causing double trouble, with a new study showing areas stripped of vegetation are eight times more likely to be impacted by
Read more 9 October 2025
Heart attack. | Newsreel

Arthritis drug shown to boost heart attack recovery

A drug already used to treat arthritis has been found to help people better recover from heart attacks. Researchers at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in
Read more 8 October 2025
Big Bang graphic. | Newsreel

New data provides an end date for the universe

While some theories suggest the universe, sparked by the big bang, will expand forever, new calculations predict an end to it all in a big crunch. Cornell University
Read more 7 October 2025
QIMR Berghofer Professor David Whiteman. | Newsreel

New melanoma risk factors added to prediction tool

A world-leading melanoma prediction calculator has been upgraded to capture multiple new risk factors and takes into account Australia’s regional
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Dr Balaji Somasundaram. | Newsreel

New GM for nation-leading QIMR Berghofer facility

A leader in the field of biotech and advanced therapeutics is joining QIMR Berghofer as the new General Manager of Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics. Dr Balaji Somasundaram will
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Women exercising. | Newsreel

Heartbeats myth busted in exercise study

Exercise can save your heart beating an extra 11,500 beats each day, potentially adding years to your life. A team from St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research and
Read more 2 October 2025