Australian and American researchers have discovered a super cell that may have the potential to help contain the Ebola virus. [ + ]

Scientific instrument supplier Scientex has been appointed a distributor for the Precisa (Swiss and Chinese) range of analytical, benchtop and specialist application balances. [ + ]

Epichem, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian-listed PharmAust, has announced plans to expand its laboratory space and hood capacity by 50%. [ + ]

DNA molecules can be damaged by exposure to chemicals, UV light, radical oxygen and radiation. If left unrepaired, this damage could lead to genomic instability and cell death. [ + ]

Australian medical device company Oventus Medical has received FDA 510k clearance for its O₂Vent W device. [ + ]

In the gut of patients with heart failure, important groups of bacteria are found less frequently and the gut flora is not as diverse as in healthy individuals. [ + ]

University of Queensland researchers have discovered that switching off a protein produced in breast cancer cells can stop cancer progression. [ + ]

Exceptional researchers in the fields of infectious disease, autoimmunity, chronic pain and Parkinson's disease are among the Australians honoured with National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards. [ + ]

The Australian Government has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with the European Southern Observatory (ESO). [ + ]

Medicinal cannabis start-up LeafCann Research and Advisory has appointed Dr Elise Sullivan as its director of clinical education. [ + ]

University of Technology Sydney scientist and Associate Professor Cynthia Whitchurch has become the first female scientist to win the David Syme Research Prize in over 30 years. [ + ]

Life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific and research centre SRI International have announced a collaboration to enhance small molecule research.  [ + ]

Illumina has announced its Extended RAS Panel, an FDA-approved next-generation sequencing (NGS) kit. [ + ]

Each year around 78 million people are infected with gonorrhoea, a common sexually transmitted infection. [ + ]

A Victorian government-commissioned study has confirmed that the eradication of an established pest species can be extremely resource-intensive and costly, and recommends investment in novel tools such as innovative monitoring techniques and improved prevention strategies. [ + ]