Industry News
Creative prize for early-career researchers
Applications are open for The Centenary Institute Lawrence Creative Prize for early-career biomedical researchers. [ + ]
Healthy shark populations support healthy reefs
The combination of lower shark numbers and coral loss is having an impact on fish communities of coral reefs. [ + ]
Calzada files for US approval for NovoSorb in TNP
Calzada (ASX:CZD) has submitted an application with the US FDA for its NovoSorb wound dressings in procedures involving topical negative pressure (TNP). [ + ]
GTG settles yet another DNA patent suit
Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) has announced the latest settlement in its US patent enforcement efforts and finalised the terms for a proposed US$5m issue of convertible notes. [ + ]
Genes are linked to handedness
A genetic study - carried out by scientists at the Universities of Oxford, St Andrews and Bristol and the Max Plank Institute for Psycholinguistics - has identified a biological process that influences whether we are right- or left-handed. [ + ]
Researchers create "sticky tape for water droplets"
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new material which uses raspberry particles (so called because of their appearance) to trap tiny water droplets and prevent them from rolling off surfaces. [ + ]
2013 UNSW Innovation Awards
The 2013 UNSW Innovation Awards winners have been announced. The awards recognise and reward the effort and ingenuity of UNSW staff and students in the creation and transfer of new knowledge and innovations into society and the economy. [ + ]
No science minister for Coalition government?
Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott yesterday announced the incoming ministry for the new federal government, to be sworn in this week. It has been observed that several portfolio titles have been simplified, while a minister for science appears to have been omitted altogether. [ + ]
AusBiotech welcomes new Coalition ministry
AusBiotech has welcomed the new Coalition ministry; in particular, the new Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane, who is returning to the portfolio he held from 2001 to 2007 when he was the Minister for Industry (Tourism and Resources). [ + ]
New government, no science portfolio
The incoming ministry for the newly elected Australian Government has been unveiled. [ + ]
Starpharma enters agrochemical tie-up
Starpharma (ASX:SPL) revealed that US crop protection company Gowan is considering using its Priostar dendrimer technology in some of its products. [ + ]
Link found between sugary drinks, gene variant and gout
University of Otago and Auckland scientists have discovered a human gene variant that can 'turn bad' when affected by sugary drinks. This raises the risk of developing the arthritic disease gout. [ + ]
2013 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
The 2013 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were last week awarded across 17 fields, recognising achievements in research and innovation; leadership and commercialisation; science communication and journalism; and school science. [ + ]
$850,000 in funding for next-generation enzymes
University of Waikato Biological Sciences Professor Vic Arcus and his research group have been awarded $850,000 for a two-year project to develop a new method for designing ‘next-generation enzymes’ for commercial use. [ + ]
AXT to distribute TTP Labtech life science products in A/NZ
Analytical and sample preparation equipment supplier ATX has become the exclusive Australian and New Zealand agent for UK-based TTP Labtech's life science product range. TTP Labtech is a developer and manufacturer of products for pharmaceutical and biotech research at both the industrial and academic levels. [ + ]
