Industry News
A security guard for cells
St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research has discovered a warning system in cells that senses foreign RNA and activates an immune response in order to combat incoming infections. [ + ]
New method for EDXRF analysis of lead and zinc ore
Applied Rigaku Technologies has published a new method for the analysis of lead-zinc ore using the empirical calibration technique. The method demonstrates the use of the Rigaku NEX CG benchtop EDXRF analyser in the trace elemental analysis of ores. [ + ]
National Geosequestration Laboratory to boost CCS research
Ian Macfarlane has opened the National Geosequestration Laboratory, a $48.4 million facility which is set to play a major role in advancing research for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in Australia. [ + ]
Seven steps for purchasing a spectrometer
The Photon Control Custom Spectrometer Builder is a specialised web tool that will help users make an informed spectrometer purchasing decision in seven simple steps. [ + ]
Expanded quality assurance for Sigma-Aldrich facilities
Life science company Sigma-Aldrich has received ISO 13485 certification for expanded quality assurance capabilities at its Dekalb and Barton facilities located in St Louis, USA. [ + ]
Rising market value for type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment
The global market for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) therapeutics will rise in value from $23.5 billion in 2014 to around $39 billion by 2021, GBI Research has estimated. [ + ]
AMS appointed distributor for ECD
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration has been appointed exclusive distributor for the Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) range of analytical instrumentation in its territories. [ + ]
CSIRO's innovation masterplan
CSIRO has released what it claims to be its masterplan to improve Australia's record in innovation and help the country respond to global changes and digital disruption. [ + ]
Digital health technology to manage respiratory diseases
Under a long-term supply agreement, Adherium will supply innovative new devices that AstraZeneca will incorporate within patient support programs for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. [ + ]
Chubb encourages Australia's citizen scientists
Australia's Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb has launched the paper 'Building Australia through Citizen Science', highlighting the important role of people in the community collecting data to help solve real-world problems. [ + ]
$40 million in financing to advance oral peptide drugs
Protagonist Therapeutics has announced the closing of a $40 million Series C financing, the proceeds of which will be used to further the development of the company's oral peptide drug candidates. [ + ]
More research into animal diseases needed
University of Sydney scientists have argued for more research into major infectious diseases shared between wildlife and livestock, in order to better evaluate risks and improve responses to disease epidemics in animals and humans. [ + ]
Creating nanomedicines from antibodies
A new ARC Linkage grant will assist ongoing development of antibody technology developed by immuno-oncology company Minomic. [ + ]
A 'paper machine' for disease diagnostics
US scientists are developing a portable 'paper machine' that can enable point-of-care detection of infectious diseases, genetic conditions and cancer for less than $2. [ + ]
Prize for creative young scientists to honour the late Neil Lawrence
The Centenary Institute Lawrence Creative Prize (CILCP) is now open for 2015, looking to reward Australia's brightest young scientists for asking the bold questions that others would not think possible. [ + ]
