Institute for Molecular Bioscience - University of Queensland

Nature vs nurture: how do our genes and environment shape us?

Published on: 4 September 2023

Are traits determined by our genes or our environment – or is it a balance between the two?

The deadly allure of venomous species spikes discovery

Published on: 28 August 2023

IMB researchers have transformed fear into something more positive with their venom research.

Does it matter what time of day I eat?

Does when you eat and how often matter? Here's what the latest research shows.

The furry puss caterpillar’s venom packs a painful punch.

Published on: 11 July 2023

Did you know venom – a toxic substance injected by one animal into another – has evolved around 100 times?

Does it matter what time I go to bed?

Some of us love to be tucked up in bed by a particular time every night, and others go to bed when they start to feel tired, or when they’ve finally finished everything. Does it matter what time you go to bed?

Putting art and science under the microscope

Published on: 12 September 2022

Professor Ian Henderson explores the intersection of science and art.

Dr Sonia Shah and Cadence Taylor standing on the beach on Lady Musgrave Island holding shells

A meeting of curious minds

Published on: 27 July 2022

A mentoring program for curious minds has connected a researcher with a passionate high school student

Dr Sally Mortlock, QENDO's Jess Taylor and Professor Grant Montgomery.

End the pain of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is like a giant jigsaw puzzle and IMB researchers are focused on finding and connecting the pieces to help affected women.

Super researcher takes on superbugs

Published on: 25 May 2021

Dr Alysha Elliott is discovering new ways of tackling anti-microbial resistance.

Scorpion or tarantula: which would win in a fight?

Scorpions and tarantulas are two ancient arachnids - but which would win in a fight?

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