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Professor Frank Fenner dies aged 95
Australian scientists today paid tribute to the distinguished life and career of Professor Frank Fenner AC, MBE who passed away today aged 95. [ + ]
The secret life of blood
What triggers cancer? That is the question Melbourne scientist Dr Benjamin Kile is determined to answer.
[ + ]John Shine awarded Prime Minister's Prize for Science
Professor John Shine, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and Director of the Garvan Institute in Sydney, has won the 2010 Prime Minister's Prize for Science.
[ + ]Novogen reports positive results from U.S cancer study
Shares in Sydney biotech Novogen jumped 16.7 percent today on news that its majority-owned US subsidiary Marshall Edwards had reported positive data from it anti-cancer therapeutic, NV-128. [ + ]
Australian researchers claim cure for high blood pressure
Researchers at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne have released the results of an international patient trial of a novel new treatment based on radio waves which they say has the potential to revolutionise treatment for blood pressure and other conditions. [ + ]
John Shine wins 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Professor John Shine, Executive Director of Sydney’s Garvan Institute of Medical Research, received the 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, the nation’s most highly respected award for scientific achievement. [ + ]
Bionomics reports strong data from anxiety and depression study
Adelaide biotech Bionomics has reported positive data from a study of its anti-anxiety and depression drug BNC210, indicating a number of potential advantages over its many blockbuster rivals. [ + ]
Meet the Australian Life Scientist of the Year: Ben Kile
Dr Benjamin Kile of the The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute has received the prestigious Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year for work in understanding the causes of cancer and for providing insight into the mechanisms that keep blood platelets alive. [ + ]
Scientists discover the complexities of attractive female bodies
The results are in - young, tall and long-armed women are considered the most attractive according to a recent, cross-cultural study.
[ + ]Opinion: Business hit by R&D Tax Credit uncertainty
Twelve months after the release of the initial draft of the R&D Tax Credit, a series of false starts, contested claims and last minute legislative changes have seen the proposed 1 July 2010 start date come and go, with no resolution to the confusion in sight. [ + ]
MRCF/Aust Govt $40 million investment collaboration
There will be a $40 million investment collaboration between the Australian Government and the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF) that promises to promote medical innovations through the difficult early stages of commercialisation.
[ + ]$448 million in medical research grants
The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has announced $447.5 million for nationwide medical research grants, through the National Health and Medical Research Council.
[ + ]Could the brain be tricked to perceive colours and sounds instead of pain?
A group of Australian and Austrian researchers have located a key gene behind the body’s perception of pain, a mutation of which has been shown to replace pain with other sensations. [ + ]
Feature: Designing drought tolerant crops
In the past decade, the zero-till revolution has rolled across wheat farms on the margins of the arid zone in south-eastern Australia, helping wheat growers survive the longest and deepest drought since European settlement. [ + ]
IRL researcher honoured for contribution
IRL high-temperature superconductor researcher Dr Grant Williams has been honoured with a prestigious science award - the Hector Medal.
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