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Pain trial dosing and new directors at Phosphagenics
Phosphagenics has commenced dosing in a phase 2 clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of the drug delivery company's TPM/oxycodone patch in patients suffering post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a complication of shingles. [ + ]
Measuring the value of science: it's not always about the money
It's perfectly sensible and understandable that science (and related sectors) would feel the need to account for themselves in financial or economic terms. But in doing this we need to be wary of getting lulled into believing that this is the only - or worse, the best - way of attributing value to science. [ + ]
Govt will pursue a national science policy
The Australian Government has announced its intention to develop a whole-of-government policy for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
[ + ]Better understanding life's blueprint
Two proteins that are involved in ensuring genes are activated at the right time and in the right place are increasing our understanding of early mammalian development. [ + ]
Building blocks of life found in infant star system
Astronomers have detected the presence of complex organic molecules in a protoplanetary disc surrounding a young star located 455 light-years away, reaffirming that the conditions that spawned the Earth and Sun are not unique in the universe. [ + ]
Building blocks of life found in infant star system
Astronomers have detected the presence of complex organic molecules in a protoplanetary disc surrounding a young star located 455 light-years away, reaffirming that the conditions that spawned the Earth and Sun are not unique in the universe. [ + ]
Empowering women to stay in science
In Australia, there is a loss of female talent in the scientific workforce resulting in a chronic under-representation of women, particularly in senior positions.
[ + ]Empowering women to stay in science
In Australia, there is a loss of female talent in the scientific workforce resulting in a chronic under-representation of women, particularly in senior positions. [ + ]
Forensic scientist sticks to his guns
Professor Paul Kirkbride may not be a detective, but he's on a mission to catch the perpetrators of gun crimes - even when they haven't left behind a weapon or bullet cartridge.
[ + ]Forensic scientist sticks to his guns
Professor Paul Kirkbride may not be a detective, but he's on a mission to catch the perpetrators of gun crimes - even when they haven't left behind a weapon or bullet cartridge. [ + ]
Monitoring moving molecules
Emeritus Professor Philip Kuchel reflects on the moving spectrum of a distinguished career in biochemical research. [ + ]
Quality science makes Australia a lead player in the Asia-Pacific region
The Nature Index has ranked Australia fourth overall for research output in 2014 in the Asia-Pacific region. [ + ]
'Definitely contains traces of peanuts': imaging technique confirms peanut contamination
French and Spanish researchers have used a novel form of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, known as NIR hyperspectral imaging (HSI), to confirm peanut contamination in food products. [ + ]
New fellows for health and medical sciences academy
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has announced 116 new fellows from institutions all around Australia, representing a range of disciplines in health and medical research. [ + ]
Scientists said to be tweaking their experiments
Australian researchers have stated that some scientists are unknowingly tweaking experiments and analysis methods in order to increase their chances of obtaining easily publishable results. [ + ]
