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Link proven between gut inflammation and inflammatory arthritis

Gut bacteria plays a key role in triggering several chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases affecting the spine and joints, a University of Queensland study has found.
1 August 2025
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Mystery tumours killing tree frogs

Research into fatal tumours growing on Queensland tree frogs has begun at UQ.
1 August 2025
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AI supports quicker responses to emerging public health risks

Generative artificial intelligence could take years off the time between identifying public health risks and launching impactful mass media campaigns.
1 August 2025
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National endometriosis plan sees no real increase in take-up of treatments

A national plan to help endometriosis sufferers access better medical care saw no significant increase of a common surgery or a specific pain medication.
30 July 2025
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Plants with therapeutic health benefits: the next generation of functional foods

An interstate research-industry partnership will develop plants containing compounds that could relieve pain, reduce cholesterol levels or suppress appetite.
30 July 2025

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Tiny alpaca antibody has big impact on deadly viruses

A nanobody found in immune cells from an alpaca named Pedro could offer a unique strategy to combat Hendra and Nipah viruses.
29 July 2025

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