Industry News
Australian government to overhaul clinical trials
The federal government will overhaul the clinical trials process in Australia after accepting recommendations of the long awaited Clinical Trials Action Group report. [ + ]
Australian stem cell researchers call for less regulatory red tape
The licensing system for creating stem cells is preventing potentially life saving research and should be streamlined, say Australian stem cell researchers. [ + ]
Immuron granted patent for anti-influenza product
Australian patent issued for Imm-255, which is an orally administered anti-influenza candidate. [ + ]
Scientists uncover main structural component of elastin
Scientists have solved the mystery of the main structural component of elastin and the discovery could lead to major advances in the treatment of burns victims, among others.
[ + ]Australian Synchrotron appoints new Director
The Australian Synchrotron has announced four new senior appointments, including Professor Keith Nugent as Director, and a reorganisation of senior responsibilities.
[ + ]Feature: Genetic diversity and human evolution
Vanessa Hayes, now posted at the J Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), conducted a pioneering study of human genetic diversity in the Bushman of the Kalahari desert in Africa. [ + ]
Bioscience boost at La Trobe
The $94 million La Trobe Institute of Molecular Science began construction last week and is set to open in 2012. [ + ]
Feature: Exploring the bounds of human genetic diversity
Vanessa Hayes is exploring the breadth of human genetic diversity, and revealing some fascinating insights about what makes us who we are. [ + ]
Charles Morgan offers $20,000 bounty for first WA genome paper
Western Australian philanthropist Charles Morgan has offered $20,000 to the team that first publishes a paper using genomics equipment he donated to the state's researchers. [ + ]
Prize offered for genome research paper
Researchers in Western Australia have been offered a prize for the first published research paper to use new gene sequencing equipment.
[ + ]Epigenetics researcher Emma Whitelaw awarded IUBMB Jubilee Medal
Professor Emma Whitelaw received the prestigious Jubilee Medal from the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for work in epigenetics. [ + ]
Living Cell Technologies and HealthLinx receive key patents
Living Cell Technologies (ASX:LCT) has received an Australian patent for its encapsulation technology, while HealthLinx (ASX:HTX) had its OvPlex diagnostic technology patented in the UK. [ + ]
Method avoiding animal testing awarded at University of Sydney
Professor Grau at the University of Sydney has been recognised with an award for developing a new method of studying cerebral malaria that avoids animal testing.
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