Industry News
Chemical communication helps bacteria boost their immune systems
Research led by the University of Otago has found that bacteria can boost their immune systems by 'talking' to each other. [ + ]
Breast cancer researchers top biomedical research awards
The recipients of the 2016 Ramaciotti Awards for Biomedical Research, distributed by Perpetual on behalf of the Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations, have been announced. [ + ]
New drug to prevent food allergies
Nobel Laureate Barry Marshall is developing a drug that restores balance to the immune system to help desensitise allergic responses to foods such as peanuts and shellfish. [ + ]
Scitech appointed distributor for Molecular Machines & Industries
SciTech has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Molecular Machines & Industries' (MMI) single-cell sorting and micromanipulation systems for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
CSIRO launches flow chemistry facility
CSIRO has launched 'FloWorks', its new Centre for Industrial Flow Chemistry, in Clayton, Victoria. [ + ]
Clinical trial of Alzheimer's drug fails
Eli Lilly regrettably announced this week that a clinical trial of its key Alzheimer's drug, solanezumab, has failed to meet the primary endpoint. [ + ]
River blindness vaccine to begin trials
A vaccine with the potential to prevent millions of cases of blindness is one step closer to commercialisation, with trials in cattle set to commence before the end of the year. [ + ]
Creating blood from skin cells
Singaporean researchers have artificially generated new mouse blood and immune cells from skin cells. [ + ]
The enzyme that helps us fight the flu
Deakin University scientists have found that the human body could naturally hold the key to a speedy recovery from the flu. [ + ]
Academy announces 2017 award winners, funding for Nancy Millis Medal
The Australian Academy of Science has announced the winners of its 2017 honorific awards, as well as continued funding for the prestigious Nancy Millis Medal. [ + ]
SciAps XRF and LIBS systems coming to Australia
Scientific equipment supplier AXT has teamed up with SciAps, bringing the Boston-based instrumentation company's handheld XRFs and LIBS devices to Australia. [ + ]
Pay is up but morale is down for Australia's scientists, says report
The 2016 Professional Scientists Employment and Remuneration Report provides an overview of the pay and conditions of scientists across Australia — with somewhat concerning results. [ + ]
QuickFire Challenge winners look to solve global health issues
The World Without Disease QuickFire Challenge was a global competition that sought comprehensive, end-to-end, integrated solutions that have the potential to improve the health of people around the world. [ + ]
Rockwell invests in FIRST science and technology program
Rockwell Automation has announced a $12 million, four-year commitment to FIRST, founded to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. [ + ]
Malaria vaccine coming to Africa
RTS,S — the world's first malaria vaccine to successfully complete pivotal Phase 3 testing — will be rolled out in pilot projects in sub-Saharan Africa. [ + ]
