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New snake species of giant anaconda, one specimen 6.3m long, discovered during filming in Amazon with Waorani people and Will Smith

Researchers have discovered why some E. coli bacteria cause severe disease and others don't

Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans

Researchers at the University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain’s consolidation of memories.

Researchers have discovered a fault in the bacteria-killing zinc pathway in immune cells in people with cystic fibrosis, and a potential way to get around it to reduce infections.

For the first time, researchers from the UQ Queensland Brain Institute have mapped out the proteins implicated in the early stages of motor neurone disease (MND).

Exploring associations between the composition of the gut microbiome, schizophrenia and its treatment.

Researchers have found there are two key reasons people choose to be anonymous online: self-expression or toxic behaviour

Nocturnal coral reef fish use specialised retinas for faster and more sensitive sight in low-light conditions, giving the fish the equivalent of in-built night-vision.

Coral reefs in peril from record-breaking ocean heat

Researchers discover new classes of RNA for learning and memory

Alzheimer’s protein tau tracked, giving rare insights into its function

Nature photographers posting to social media are helping improve biodiversity conservation mapping in South Asia, and the method could go global

Research has found that being funny or having a good sense of humour doesn’t necessarily make you more attractive to potential partners

Children participating in sports have better long term mental health

Study on data from 479 women who reported their physical activity levels every three years from age 20 to mid-40s have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s…

Platelets can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain

A cross-national analysis of population surveys from 29 countries reveal that half the population will have a mental health disorder by age 75

Study used face-to-face interactions to explain why some people look similar to their partner and found faces that look similar spark a sense of kinship, causing people to feel comfort, familiarity and belonging with those who look like them

Caterpillar venom reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria

New protein function promotes cellular longevity

Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

Deadly cone snails have, for the first time, been bred in a laboratory aquarium, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms for drug development.

Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of Queensland projects which have received funding to develop treatments for motor neurone disease (MND).

Covid-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’

Researchers have shown that an Australian wild tobacco plant could be used to grow medicines in large quantities bringing us a step closer to making 'growing medicines in plants' a reality.

Researchers have found that the venom of green ants has neurotoxins, which target nerve cells that send signals cause long-lasting pain

Thought to be exclusively controlled by the brain, researchers have now shown that the liver also controls the circadian clock.

Neuroscientists have uncovered how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in schizophrenia

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