Industry News
3D imaging a cancer protein
Scientists have created what is said to be the first 3D image of a key protein known to be involved in the development of blood and other cancers. [ + ]
Lonza's versatile media kits
Recent peer-reviewed publications have highlighted the versatility of Lonza's specialised BulletKit Growth and Differentiation Media. The papers show that the media kits are proving useful for researchers looking to transition from established cell lines to primary cell culture or when co-culturing different cell types. [ + ]
Cancer and blood researchers elected as AAHMS fellows
Three researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in recognition of their contributions to Australian medical research. [ + ]
Nanosatellite testing at ANU
A European satellite mission has turned to The Australian National University (ANU) to help test science units for nanosatellites ahead of a mass launch next year. [ + ]
Enhanced ultrasound technology for earlier tumour diagnosis
An Oxford University spin-out has raised £1 million from a Chinese investor to develop an imaging technology which could help doctors detect cancers — particularly prostate and liver tumours. [ + ]
Personalised medicine to treat mental illness
With World Mental Health Day coming up on 10 October, Genomind is encouraging clinicians to utilise genetic testing in order to optimise treatment decisions for mentally ill patients. [ + ]
Genetics study to improve organ transplant outcomes
More than 35 research centres in 25 different countries, including Australia, are joining together in a genetics study which aims to improve the success of organ transplants worldwide. [ + ]
A new drug analysis method
An international team of scientists has been working with a major biopharmaceutical company to investigate new ways to characterise protein formulations. [ + ]
Australia partners with the US on brain research
The NHMRC and the US National Institutes of Health have opened a joint funding round as part of the BRAIN Initiative — part of a presidential focus aimed at revolutionising our understanding of the human brain. [ + ]
Grand Challenges applications open again
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has opened up the latest funding round for Grand Challenges Explorations — a family of initiatives fostering innovation to solve global health and development problems. [ + ]
Merck's acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich close to completion
Twelve months after pharmaceutical company Merck announced its intention to buy US life science company Sigma-Aldrich, steady progress has been made towards closing the deal. [ + ]
A new genetic cause for intersex
An international study has discovered a new genetic condition which contributes to our understanding of why some people are born with reproductive organs, anatomy or chromosome patterns that do not fit the typical definition of male (XY) or female (XX). [ + ]
The hidden costs of water aspirators
Vacuum pump supplier JAVAC has delivered some words of wisdom surrounding the use of water aspirators — a common way to create a low-strength vacuum in many standard laboratory applications. [ + ]
A creative approach to tackling hepatitis B
The Centenary Institute's Lawrence Creative Prize 2015 has been awarded to Dr Greg Ebert for the innovation and creativity in his approach to tackling chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. [ + ]
The basis for high-efficiency energy transfer in photosynthetic organisms
Chinese and Japanese researchers have elucidated the mechanisms governing the conversion of carbon dioxide into sugars for high-efficiency energy transfer in photosynthetic organisms. [ + ]
