Scientists are one step closer to combatting coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish, following a #UQ study into the pest’s genetics.

By analysing the gene function, scientists will be able to look at ways to stop them breeding.

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Protein is an important component of a child's diet, but how much is too much? 🍗💪

Dr Clare Dix from Health at UQ says it's important to balance protein and not let it displace other vital foods.

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Should you be taking multivitamins when pregnant?

#UQ 's Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson says multivitamins don't have a place in everyone's pregnancy toolkit, and should not substitute a wholefood diet.

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The Great Court Race is one of #UQ 's proudest traditions – a bucket list event for competitors and a must-see spectacle!

Head down to the Great Court at St Lucia from 12:30pm on Wednesday to watch #UQ student and staff compete in the race that stops #UQ ⭐

A range of hyper accurate cancer drugs is in production at The #ARC hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals, based at

AIBN Research
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Researcher's from #UQ 's Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), UQ are now commercialising their high-voltage pulse technology, which selectively breaks mineralised ores from rocks.

The technology uses short-pulsed discharges, similar to a lightning strike⚡

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Do you know an outstanding alum who is making waves in their community? ⭐

This week is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve. Start a nomination today for the UQ Alumni Awards: brnw.ch/21wJId5

Nominations close 5pm (AEST) on Friday 17 May 2024.

Nanoplastics have the ability to cross biological barriers and cause havoc, but they're very hard to detect.

#UQ 's Dr Cassie Rauert discusses the health risks associated with these tiny plastics via ABC News radio 🎧brnw.ch/21wJI0M

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What can a brain parasite do to a human being?

#UQ Professor of parasitology Malcolm Jones explains how it can lead to a condition called neurocysticercosis, where cysts start to form in various parts of the body.

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Sleep wrinkles are temporary, but they can set in as your skin loses its elasticity as you age.

#UQ 's Dr Yousuf Mohammed, Dr Khanh Phan & Dr Vania Rodrigues Leite E. Silva discuss how to minimise the chance of sleep wrinkles forming.🔗@conversationedu: brnw.ch/21wJH5S

Volunteers from the UQ Alumni Book Fair recently discovered a World War II wellness book offering practical advice on all aspects of healthy living, from food & fitness to mental health & sleep.

But how accurate is this advice, 80 years on? brnw.ch/21wJGZM

Standing 2 storeys high and consisting of 3283 pipes, the UQ Art Museum pipe organ has an imposing presence & an even larger sound.

Having not been played since 2016, the organ has recently been restored.

#UQContact dives into it's rich history 🎵

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Cost of living, Stage 3 income tax cuts, student debt relief, & net zero are just some of the main topics expected to be covered in the 2024 Federal Budget 💵
#UQ has a range of experts who are available for comment.

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We feel ecological grief when we lose places, species or ecosystems we value & love🌴

A team of #UQ researchers have developed a framework called 'ecological grief literacy' to help people adapt to environmental loss.

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Researchers from #UQ & University New South Wales have developed a new method that will deliver a quality cold brew coffee in less than 3 minutes☕

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QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation

#UQ researchers have developed a new drug that could prevent #sepsis -related organ failure and death - by restoring the health of blood vessels.

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How has colonisation impacted generational wealth?

#UQ 's Gaala Watson discusses how the colonial legacies of classism continue to impact many Indigenous peoples, particularly in terms of accessing financial services.

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Millions of Australians go travelling overseas every year, but sometimes, things can go wrong.

#UQ tourism expert Dr Jie Wang discusses how you can prepare for an overseas holiday, and what resources are available if you get into trouble.

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A range of hyper accurate cancer drugs is in production at The #ARC hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals, based at AIBN Research 🩺

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#UQ researchers have received $3.6 million in funding from the Federal & Qld governments to improve water quality monitoring in Great Barrier Reef catchments 🌊🐙🐠

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