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news. uq. edu. au > 2026-04-quail-embryos-prickly-protein-major-discovery-birth-defects

Quail embryos + a prickly protein = major discovery in birth defects

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (415+ words) Junctional neural tube defect caused by Prickle1 disruption as seen using advanced imaging. University of Queensland researchers have revealed how a problematic cell protein causes a birth defect in an embryo, unlocking the potential for future prevention and treatments. Using advanced…...

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news. uq. edu. au > 2026-03-simple-test-could-transform-time-endometriosis-diagnosis

Simple test could transform time to endometriosis diagnosis

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (503+ words) A questionnaire has been developed to identify patients at-risk of endometriosis to help fast track specialist referrals for further investigation." A simple 5-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment, has been developed by University of Queensland researchers." The…...

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news. uq. edu. au > 2026-01-influenza-and-whooping-cough-vaccines-safe-twin-pregnancies

Influenza and whooping cough vaccines safe in twin pregnancies

3+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (546+ words) New research shows pregnant women carrying twins who receive the influenza and whooping cough vaccines are not at higher risk of birth complications. Women who receive the influenza or whooping cough vaccine during a twin pregnancy do not face a…...