Admin
QIMR Berghofer research leads to new treatment for potentially deadly Graft-versus-Host Disease
A discovery by QIMR Berghofer researchers has led to the development and approval of a new treatment for chronic Graft-versus-Host…
When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows
There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones,…
‘Brain rot’ and digital overload: more myth than menace
In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly under fire, the term ‘brain…
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics…
Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England
A new report has revealed a concerning rise in the number of people diagnosed with head and neck cancers in…
World’s largest study of brain volume reveals genetic links to ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease
Ground-breaking research led by QIMR Berghofer scientists has discovered hundreds of genetic variants involved in brain size which are also…
Hoarding disorder: ‘sensory CBT’ treatment strategy shows promise
Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study…
Tiny magnetic discs offer remote brain stimulation without transgenes
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for…