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A new mathematical framework that mimics the spread of a virus using mobile phone technology could lead to safer and more effective easing of social distancing.

Conservation researchers have debated two different approaches to protecting biodiversity for years, but an international team of scientists has found a combination could achieve the best results.

An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19.

Across UQ, nearly 100 researchers from a range of disciplines are banding together to prevent, better diagnose and treat breast cancer – an insidious disease that affects millions of lives around the world each year.

Compounds containing metals could hold the key to the next generation of antibiotics to combat the growing threat of global antibiotic resistance.

University of Queensland scientists are heading ‘stateside’ with the support of 2020 Fulbright scholarships.

Four new species of tropical sharks that use their fins to walk are causing a stir in waters off northern Australia and New Guinea.

Receiving occupational therapy at home has been found to be effective for people living with dementia, according to a University of Queensland-led study.

MD-PhD candidate, Cody Frear, won the University of Queensland Three Minute Thesis Competition in September this year, and then went on to represent UQ at the Asia-Pacific 3MT Competition finals in October – and won – again!

University of Queensland scientists have provided new insights into how the tiny brains of mantis shrimp are able to make sense of a breathtaking amount of visual input.

The study may help researchers better understand the evolution of colour vision in the animal kingdom.