Industry News
Merck Millipore acquires rights for Biotest microbiology products
Merck Millipore now has exclusive rights to sell Biotest AG Microbiology products in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
DNA fingerprinting shows marine protected areas benefit fisheries
The first conclusive evidence that no-take protected areas can help restock exploited fish populations on neighbouring reefs was presented at the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) yesterday. [ + ]
Chicken vaccines recombine to produce virulent viruses
New Australian research showing that poultry vaccines have recombined to produce more virulent viruses has prompted the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to examine regulatory controls over the approval and use of veterinary vaccines. [ + ]
Movers and Shakers
Agenix business advisor; AusBiotech board member; Director for new La Trobe institute; OBodies advisory board; Mesoblast director; AHG board switch-up. [ + ]
‘Primary Connections’ sparks a love of science: report
The Australian Academy of Science’s primary school education program, ‘Primary Connections: Linking Science with Literacy’, increases teacher confidence and student interest in science, new research has shown. [ + ]
Fast and accurate trace contaminant detection
Drugs, toxins and pesticides can be detected at nanogram/litre levels in just 40 minutes with a new class of biosensors developed at the University of New South Wales. [ + ]
Wheaton aquires CELLine technology
Wheaton has acquired the CELLine dual-membrane, cell culture flask line for antibody and protein production from Wilson Wolf Manufacturing Corporation. [ + ]
Andrew Roberts to lead science college
Internationally renowned scientist Professor Andrew Roberts has been announced as the new Dean of the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. [ + ]
Australian scientist awarded Royal Medal
Internationally recognised chemist Professor Andrew Holmes has been awarded the 2012 Royal Medal - the only Australian in 10 years to receive the award. [ + ]
Draft NSW Manufacturing Industry Action Plan open for comment
The NSW Government has published its draft Manufacturing Industry Action Plan and has invited comment on the plan. [ + ]
GTG ramps up gene patent litigation efforts
Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) has cemented its relationship with its intellectual property bulldog, Sheridan Ross, as it seeks to assert its DNA patents in markets outside of the US. [ + ]
MDI, CSIRO team to cut Penthrox production costs
The CSIRO will help MDI improve the production process for homegrown analgesic Penthrox to support the company's EU expansion plans for the product. [ + ]
Opinion: Catch cancer? No thanks, I’d rather have a shot!
Vaccines for the cancers we know or suspect may be linked to viruses should be possible. We know how to do the work. All it will take is funding to support the research scientists working on these vaccines, and time, says Professor Ian Frazer. [ + ]
MDI and CSIRO sign deal for next-gen production of ‘green whistle’
Australian healthcare company Medical Developments International (MDI) and CSIRO have signed a technology deal to develop a new production process for the drug methoxyflurane - the pain-relieving ingredient used in Penthrox (commonly known as the green whistle). [ + ]
NMI seminar on communicating risk in the 21st century
On 17 July, the National Measuring Institute (NMI) will host a seminar on risk perception and management for new technologies. The event will be held from 11 am-noon at NMI, Lindfield. [ + ]
