Astrophysicists have found a way to peer into the core of stars known as red giants, in order to find out how far along they are in their life cycle.

Australian researchers have helped uncover the role of a key protein, sharpin, in causing inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. [ + ]

Kaggle announces that Deloitte is sponsoring a competition aimed at using data analytics to find the most accurate rating system to predict chess outcomes, which will in turn help solve business problems.

Positive Phase Ib clinical trials of Bionomics’ (ASX:BNO) anti-anxiety drug, BNC210, has seen the stock jump by over 10%. [ + ]

The share price of Australian biopharma, ChemGenex (ASX:CXS), has soared following news that US-based Cephalon is making a bid to purchase the company. [ + ]

Chemists have found a new way that ageing-related diseases can progress, meaning new possibilities for treating and preventing conditions such as heart disease.

The Australian Government has announced it will allow compulsory licensing of pharmaceuticals for export to developing countries in crisis under the WTO TRIPS Protocol. [ + ]

Australian researchers have detailed a new mechanism of evolution that is not based on natural selection but rather on how populations of organisms, such as cane toads, move around. [ + ]

Scientists at the University of Queensland have discovered that sunflower proteins and their processing machinery make protein rings, which could allow for more cost-effective drug manufacturing in the battle against cancer.

The RAC has adopted two proposals, to restrict DMFu in articles and to restrict lead in jewellery, which are supported by SEAC.

Western Australia and Mongolia are seeking to strengthen ties through collaborative genetic research into schizophrenia.

The Australian Stem Cell Centre has made a submission to the Federal Government in support of the existing regulatory framework in order to promote stem cell research. [ + ]

A food additive for chickens developed using gylcomics could virtually eliminate the risk of getting food poisoning from raw chicken meat. [ + ]

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of the Center of Excellence for POPs, which will partner with laboratories to improve the quality and efficiency of global POPs monitoring.

Researchers from the University of Queensland have shed light on how a key protein can disrupt the bonds between cells, allowing cancers to spread. [ + ]