Calzada’s (ASX:CZD) PolyNovo unit has wrapped up a human trial involving using NovoSorb in vacuum-assisted closure of pressure sores. [ + ]

A new diagnostic test that uses a scientific technique known as metabolomic analysis may be a safe and easy screening method that could improve the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer through earlier detection. [ + ]

New research has identified more than 80 genetic variations that can increase a person’s risk of prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. [ + ]

Rice University researchers have found an unexpected link between a protein that triggers the formation of blood clots and other proteins that are essential for the body’s immune system. The find could lead to new treatments for thousands of patients who suffer from inflammatory diseases and disorders that cause abnormal blood clotting. [ + ]

Bioniche (ASX:BNC) is back in control of commercialisation activities for bladder cancer treatment Urocidin after wrapping up its partnership with Endo Pharmaceuticals. [ + ]

Bioniche (ASX:BNO) has lauded decisions by the Canadian government to provide more funding for programs which support R&D and commercialisation efforts by the nation’s companies. [ + ]

WR Grace & Co has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against Teledyne Technologies for infringement of four Grace US patents that cover its proprietary Reveleris X2 flash chromatography system. [ + ]

AusBiotech is pleased to provide the latest edition of the Australasian Biotechnology e-journal (Volume 23, Number 1). [ + ]

Professor Suzanne Cory is the first Australian to be admitted to the Japanese Academy of Science. [ + ]

The Australian Science Media Centre is delighted to announce Dr Alan Finkel as the organisation’s Australian patron. [ + ]

A contributor to discoveries at the large hadron collider at CERN, the researcher who determined the molecular mechanism behind coral bleaching, and a leader in human disease gene mapping are among 20 new Fellows to be elected to the Australian Academy of Science in 2013. [ + ]

A plant breeding project promises pure-line plant genotypes to increase food production. [ + ]

AusBiotech has announced the appointment of Lawrence Gozlan as a non-executive director, bringing to the board global capital markets experience and specialist knowledge in life sciences investing. [ + ]

Cellmid (ASX:CDY) has provided an update on the two cancer diagnostics tests under development by its licensees using midkines as a biomarker. [ + ]

Another death in Australia from lyssavirus prompts experts to warn people to avoid contact with bats and flying foxes. [ + ]