Industry News
Normal breast cells contain innate defence mechanism against cancer
Researchers have found that normal mammary epithelial cells secrete interleukin 25 for the specific purpose of killing nearby breast cancer cells.
[ + ]Trade mission in US open to NSW businesses
NSW businesses in the life science sector are invited to join a trade mission in the United States.
[ + ]Slideshow: Rally for Research attracts big crowds
Scientists and the general public gather at the Rally for Research in Melbourne to show support for health and medical research and to protest proposed cuts to the NHMRC budget. [ + ]
Sigma Life Science to collaborate with Kraig Biocraft Laboratories
Sigma Life Science has signed an agreement with Kraig Biocraft Laboratories to develop genetically modified silkworms for the production of spider silk.
[ + ]LCT stock up 20% after Japan deal
Living Cell Technologies (ASX:LCT) has entered into an agreement with Japanese biopharma company, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory worth $3 million. [ + ]
Thousands turn out to support medical research
Researchers and members of the public have attended rallies held in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra in support of health and medical research. [ + ]
Researchers grow new species of human rhinovirus in culture
By using sinus tissue removed during surgery, researchers have managed to grow a new species of human rhinovirus in culture, which will shed light on HRV-C, a previously difficult subject to study.
[ + ]IVD Australia welcomes initiatives set forward by the government
IVD Australia supports the agreement between the government and pathology sector on ongoing funding of pathology services, the establishment of the Pathology Ageement Advisory Committee and other initiatives.
[ + ]Merck Millipore offers better solutions for life science research
Merck Millipore was launched in January 2011 and it offers solutions that enable scientists to better conduct life science research, by being divided into three units: Bioscience, Lab Solutions and Process Solutions.
[ + ]Sirtex sees sales of SIR-Spheres ascend
Sirtex (ASX:SRX) shares are up 2.5% after the company reported a 21% increase in dose sales of its liver cancer treatment, SIR-Spheres. [ + ]
Protests planned for Save The Frogs Day
Save The Frogs Day is being celebrated worldwide, with specific events planned in the United States in order to protest the use of pesticides, the selling of frog legs and more.
[ + ]Sigma-Aldrich Corporation opens European headquarters
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation has opened its European Regional Headquarters in St Gallen, Switzerland.
[ + ]Oxford professor becomes Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science
Professor John Dewey has been elected as Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science.
[ + ]IVD Australia calls for extention of point-of-care testing
IVD Australia has called on the Department of Health and Ageing to look at ways of extending point-of-care testing and to broaden the discussion on the business of pathology.
[ + ]QIAGEN NV to acquire Cellesis Limited
QIAGEN NV has reached an agreement to acquire Cellesis Limited, which will provide them with access to QuantiFERON technology.
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