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Clearer than crystal: Australia's new cryo-electron microscope
At the newly opened Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Centre for Structural Cryo Electron Microscopy, located at Monash University, stands the FEI Titan Krios cryo-electron microscope.
[ + ]Clearer than crystal: Australia's new cryo-electron microscope
At the newly opened Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Centre for Structural Cryo Electron Microscopy, located at Monash University, stands the FEI Titan Krios cryo-electron microscope. [ + ]
Rap video stands out in science grant comp
A rap video of a young scientist promoting his skin cancer research is proving to be a popular entry in the Thinkable Innovation Awards, garnering crucial votes in the open research competition. [ + ]
Alzheimer's may be an autoimmune disease
US neuroscientists have presented evidence suggesting the involvement of autoimmunity against the lipid ceramide in Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Pancreatic cancer researcher is NSW Woman of the Year
Pancreatic cancer researcher Professor Minoti Apte OAM has been announced 2015 NSW Woman of the Year by Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Women Pru Goward. [ + ]
Déjà supernova: star observed exploding four times
In a case of cosmic serendipity, a US astronomer has observed multiple images of the same star's explosion. [ + ]
Enrolment hold for GI Dynamics ENDO Trial
Shares in medical device company GI Dynamics (ASX:GID) dropped by over 50% after the US FDA placed an enrolment hold on one of its clinical trials, following four cases of infection among participants. [ + ]
Novogen candidate kills brain cancer stem cells
Drug development company Novogen (ASX:NRT) has announced the results of a study in which one of its lead candidate products, TRXE-009, successfully killed a library of patient-derived brain cancer cells. [ + ]
Monitoring and documenting the temperature of sensitive goods
Having the ability to keep track of the temperature storage of sensitive goods is crucial in healthcare. The testo Saveris temperature monitoring system is capable of keeping such measurements in check. [ + ]
A more sensitive peanut allergy test
Chemists at the University of Connecticut have developed a peanut allergy test which is said to be far more sensitive than current procedures. It is hoped that the blood test will be better able to diagnose the severity of an individual's allergic reaction. [ + ]
Whole genome sequencing for pancreatic cancer
By using whole genome sequencing to determine the complete genetic code of pancreatic tumours in 100 patients, scientists have discovered the genetic changes that drive the formation of four subtypes of the disease. [ + ]
A more sensitive peanut allergy test
Chemists at the University of Connecticut have developed a peanut allergy test which is said to be far more sensitive than current procedures. It is hoped that the blood test will be better able to diagnose the severity of an individual's allergic reaction.
[ + ]New drug candidate on trial for early-stage Alzheimer's
Biotech company Actinogen Medical (ASX: ACW) is progressing a phase 1 trial on its lead drug candidate, Xanamem, which it is hoped will provide a much-needed new treatment option for people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Anatara Lifesciences names new CEO
Anatara Lifesciences (ASX:ANR) has made three new executive appointments including a new CEO and has reported a 530% increase in its net loss for the first half of FY15. [ + ]
Concern for Mars mission as mineral destroys organic compounds
As NASA's Curiosity mission searches for various minerals on Mars, in the hope of finding evidence of ancient habitable environments, British scientists have found that one such mineral (jarosite) breaks down organic compounds when it is flash-heated.
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