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IMB scientists are exploring the information contained in the genes and proteins of mammals.

By understanding the how genes and proteins function normally scientists hope to unravel the processes causing disease states and from this derive new drug treatments.

This basic scientific research has applications in many fields. For more information on the research of individual laboratories, please visit the Division pages under "More Information" to the right.

Disease - Many IMB researchers study specific diseases in order to discover more about how they are triggered and progress at the molecular level. These diseases include:

• Cancer
• Chronic pain
• Diabetes
• Golden staph
• Heart disease
• Inflammation
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Obesity

Pharmaceuticals - Some IMB researchers turn their efforts to designing and developing improved drugs and diagnostics for disease.

Processes - Other researchers do not study specific diseases, instead they concentrate on examining the development and function of systems within the body, in order to improve our understanding of these vitally important processes, which include:

• Embryo development
• Endosomal system
• "Junk" DNA

Other areas of study - Although IMB research mostly falls within the medical field, there are groups whose research takes them beyond into other areas of endeavour. These include:

• Computational tools for scientists
• Clean energy
• Pest animal control

Further information to assist in developing links with IMB and UQ can be found at UQ's Advancement Office.

To find out how to conduct a simple DNA experiment that could be done at home or in a classroom, please click here.

I have one of the diseases that IMB is researching. Can I take part in your research?
IMB is a basic research institute and we are not currently conducting clinical trials. If you wish to participate in clinical trials, then the best person to speak to is your doctor. IMB also does not accept bodies for medical research. However, if you wish to donate your body, you can do so through the School of Biomedical Sciences. Please click here to find out more.

I'd like to find out more about cancer.
The Australian Cancer Research Foundation has a wealth of information about cancer on their website. You can visit it by going to http://www.acrf.com.au/

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