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Stunning images captured through light microscopes
More than 2000 light microscope images and movies were entered in the 2009 Olympus Bioscapes competition. The stunning winners and honourable mentions included the University of Melbourne's Dr Jeremy Packett-Heaps, whose movie titled 'Sexual Attraction in Spyrogyra' was awarded third place.
[ + ]Feeding the clock
The body’s circadian clock may not be as controlling as previously thought. Researchers have established that feeding time determines the activity of a large number of genes completely independent of the circadian clock.
[ + ]LabTech Systems undergoes name change, now LBT Innovations
Name changed to give company "more distinct corporate identity". [ + ]
Why Israeli rodents are more cautious than Jordanian ones
A series of studies carried out at the University of Haifa has found that rodent, reptile and ant lion species behave differently on either side of the Israel-Jordan border. "The border line, which is only a demarcation on the map, cannot contain these species, but the line does restrict humans and their diverse impact on nature," says Dr Uri Shanas.
[ + ]Molecular basis for global warming
A new study indicates that major chemicals most often cited as leading causes of climate change, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are outclassed in their warming potential by compounds receiving less attention.
[ + ]Nanoparticle safety questioned
With two million tons of titanium dioxide nanoparticles being produced each year, the risk of titanium dioxide nanoparticle-induced genotoxicity could be a serious health threat to the community.
[ + ]Convert mobile phones to data collectors for free
Mobile phones are on the verge of becoming powerful tools to collect data on many issues, ranging from global health to the environment.
[ + ]Feature: Regulatory headache for IVDs
The long delayed regulation of in vitro diagnostics is on its way, possibly as early as this year. Manufacturers should prepare themselves to face the TGA. [ + ]
Diagnosis emerges from complete sequencing of patient's genes
Scientists have used high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to diagnose a genetic disease by completely sequencing all of a patient’s genes.
[ + ]How plants recognise their siblings
With no visible sensory markers, plants are able to recognise plants grown from the same mother. Plants exhibit less competitive behaviour towards their siblings than they do towards strangers.
[ + ]Special feature: Top 10 clinical trial mistakes
Here are 10 common clinical trial mistakes you should avoid. [ + ]
Offended on behalf of all geeks
Media portrayal of the geek is unflattering and not conducive to encouraging students to take secondary and tertiary studies in science and technology fields.
[ + ]Australian miniaturised microscopes make it big
Melbourne-based biotechnology company Optiscan has developed a dual high-definition, endomicroscopy endoscope using its miniaturised microscope technology.
[ + ]Revealing the bacteria metabolome
Complete bacteria metabolome highlights protein networks and functions. [ + ]