All The University of Queensland articles
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NewsDDHD2 enables neurons to synthesise and burn fat for energy
Scientists have discovered that neurons can burn and make their own fats for energy – a finding that could lead to new treatments for rare and currently untreatable brain diseases.
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NewsNew agreement to progress cardiovascular disease research
The agreement between Cartherics, The University of Sydney and The University of Queensland will further stem cell-derived heart muscle therapy for heart failure.
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NewsMutated DECTIN-1 and its implications for autoimmune disease
A discovery about the mutated protein DECTIN-1, that limits the production of T regulatory cells, could lead to more effective drugs.
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NewsViruses can cause brain cells to fuse leading to a malfunctioning CNS
Researchers from Australia explore how viruses can alter brain cells, and thus the functions of our nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms.