Get the latest research to your inbox
- Neuropeptides are protein-like signalling molecules that regulate many important physiological processes and behaviours
- As the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) celebrates its 25th anniversary, it’s not just the scientific breakthroughs that stand out, it’s the people. Among them is alumnus and futurist David Ireland, whose story reflects IMB’s unique ability to nurture bold ideas, cross-disciplinary thinking, and lasting impact.
- Joint AppointmentQueensland Brain InstituteProfessorial Research FellowInstitute for Molecular Bioscience
- Higher degree by research (PhD) studentInstitute for Molecular Bioscience
- Honorary FellowInstitute for Molecular Bioscience
- StudentInstitute for Molecular Bioscience
- The rise of superbugs is a challenge that we all face.
Pages
Strawberry DNA extraction activity
Extract and view DNA from a strawberry using common household ingredients.
Get started
The Edge: Genetics
People have known for thousands of years that parents pass traits to their children, but it is only relatively recently that our technology has caught up to our curiosity, enabling us to delve into the mystery of how this inheritance occurs, and the implications for predicting, preventing and treating disease.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest research straight to your inbox.
Stay up-to-date as we answer questions about hot topics, and share the latest news at IMB, Australia’s #1 research institute.
General enquiries
+61 7 3346 2222
imb@imb.uq.edu.au
Media enquiries
IMB fully supports UQ's Reconciliation Action Plan and is implementing actions within our institute.
Support us
Donate to research
100% of donations go to the cause