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Hormonal traders make risky decisions
A new study has found that the state of a trader's body chemistry can impact the stock market just as much as the state of the economy. [ + ]
Spinifex Pharmaceuticals sold to Novartis
Australian biotech Spinifex Pharmaceuticals will be bought by global healthcare company Novartis for US$200 million. [ + ]
The drive for connected labs in pharmaceutical QA/QC
Few QA/QC labs still cling to the old paper-based notebook systems of the past, but there's far more to becoming a paperless lab than simply eschewing paper. [ + ]
Superbug genome successfully decoded
Researchers have completed the first large-scale study that uses genomic technology to decode the genes of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP). [ + ]
Get inside the head of a T. rex
Exclusive computed tomography (CT) images reveal an in-depth look at one of the best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skulls ever found. [ + ]
3D-printed jaw implant a first
Designed and made in Australia, a 3D-printed prosthetic jaw joint has been successfully used in reconstructive surgery. [ + ]
Controlling stem cell behaviour can stop the spread of bowel cancer
The spread of bowel cancer can be stopped by targeting dormant bowel cancer cells before they form secondary tumours. [ + ]
The sky's the limit: construction approved for the Giant Magellan Telescope
June 2015 marked a major milestone in the field of astronomy, with construction approval announced for the highly anticipated Giant Magellan Telescope — the biggest optical telescope in the world. [ + ]
Exploring the moral minefield of hyperkalaemia or why you should attend the AACB's conference
Disease, diabetes and endocrinology are the central focuses at the AACB's 2015 conference, which has the major clinical theme of 'Partnerships in testing'. [ + ]
Microscopy and mobile phones
The functions of the traditional light microscope are being augmented by the mobile phone. [ + ]
Pooey pigs could be a thing of the past
A second field trial of Anatara Lifesciences' non-antibiotic, natural therapy to prevent and treat diarrhoea in weaned pigs is being conducted in a large-scale commercial piggery in South East Queensland. [ + ]
Mythbusting with microfossils
There's no doubt that fossils provide an important window into the past, but just how much do we know about these traces of ancient life? [ + ]
SCU aims to secure its involvement in cannabis research
In line with the increased focus on the end uses of cannabis, including medicinal use, Southern Cross University is increasing its involvement in cannabis genetics and chemistry research. [ + ]
Who wins — the fungus or the frog?
An epic battle is being fought between frog-killing chytrid fungus and the frogs of the world. And the outcome is not clear-cut. Australian scientists have found that while some native frogs are winning their war, others are not. [ + ]
How I fell in love with the cloud
Motti Gill explains how using the cloud for remote data monitoring and control functionality provides a suitable tool for small to medium-sized SCADA applications. [ + ]
