Industry News
Australia and China partner on fusion energy research
The Australian National University and the University of South China have agreed to work together on fusion energy research, with the prospect of Australia providing China with its first plasma stellarator device. [ + ]
New facility for Australian–Indian nanobiotechnology centre
The world's first dedicated nanobiotechnology research centre recently underwent an expansion. [ + ]
Teguar medical-grade computers launch in Australia
Industrial computer manufacturer Teguar Computers is opening an office in Australia. [ + ]
New health research partnership announced
The Victorian State Government and the Global Health Alliance Melbourne have partnered to start the first ever Melbourne Landscape Study. [ + ]
OMNIlife science and Global Orthopaedic Technology sign licensing deal
OMNIlife science and Global Orthopaedic Technology have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for OMNI's APEX Knee Implants for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. [ + ]
The genetics of depression: volunteers wanted
If you're over 18 and you've been treated for clinical depression, you're invited to join a global investigation into the genetic origins of this common and devastating mental illness. [ + ]
Funding boost for two medical device companies
Two Australian medical companies have received government funding to fast-track commercialisation. [ + ]
When it comes to lymphoma patients, variety is the spice of life
University of Queensland researchers have found that patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma are most likely to survive if they have a rich variety of T-cells. [ + ]
Chip-sized super-resolution microscopes
A new European project, ChipScope, is set to revolutionise optical microscopes with super-resolution capabilities, making them chip-sized, convenient, affordable and ubiquitously available. [ + ]
Australia urged to join the growing MTP sector
According to a new report by CSIRO, medical technologies and pharmaceuticals (MTP) could add billions of dollars and thousands of jobs to the Australian economy within the next eight years. [ + ]
Imaging molecules in action
An international team of researchers has developed an experimental technique to take 3D images of molecules in action. [ + ]
UQ opens new cancer research facility
The University of Queensland has opened a new facility that will allow researchers to examine the effects of tiny drug doses in human and animal cancers. [ + ]
Gene-based blood tests can detect more skin cancers
Genetic testing of tumour and blood fluid samples in skin cancer patients has shown that two new blood tests can reliably detect previously unidentifiable forms of the disease. [ + ]
Wrong way, turn back: oddball asteroid 'playing chicken' with Jupiter
Asteroid 2015 BZ509 is the only asteroid in the solar system known to have a clockwise, retrograde orbit around the Sun while at the same time sharing a planet's orbital space. [ + ]
Race Oncology signs distribution deal with BL&H Korea
Australian-listed pharmaceutical company Race Oncology has signed an exclusive licence agreement with BL&H Korea for the sale of Bisantrene, an agent for the treatment of acute myelogenous leukaemia. [ + ]
