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- IMB scientists have decoded genomes from algae found in coral, to help preserve the health of corals and protect the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching.
- A/Prof Irina Vetter is a UQ Women Create Change Ambassador for the SAGE Pilot of Athena SWAN.
- Our blood can be used to uncover genetic secrets inside the brain, according to new research from University of Queensland scientists.
- Husband and wife researchers at The University of Queensland were appointed Members of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for their significant service to medicine.
- The University of Queensland is the top-ranked institution in Australia in this year’s Nature Index of high-quality research outputs.
- Welcome to the future.
- 30 May 2018Q&A with Kamyra Laurenson, IMB Director of Advancement
- Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a disorder that affects a woman's reproductive system. UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers are working to identify genetic links associated with developing MRKH.
- A leading researcher focused on solving the problem of antimicrobial resistance will bring his expertise to The University of Queensland to help oversee the research of its largest institute.
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