Industry News
ChemGenex reports positive pre-NDA meeting with FDA
Melbourne biotech ChemGenex has reported positve results from its pre-NDA meeting with the FDA recently regarding advancement of the company’s OMARPO ((omacetaxine mepesuccinate) product for treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). [ + ]
Prima BioMed appoints Lucy Turnbull as chairman
Shares in ovarian cancer specialist Prima BioMed jumped 12 percent today after the company announced the appointment of respected biotech champion and once would-be Australian first-lady Ms Lucy Turnbull as the company’s chairman. [ + ]
SpaceShip Australis to study sun’s effect on solar system
The SpaceShip Australis project proposed by Australian space scientists would study the effects of the sun’s variability from the surface of the Earth to the boundaries of the solar system.
[ + ]Joint collaboration in glycoproteomics
The Australian Proteome Analysis Facility, Macquarie University and Agilent Technologies Australia have announced a joint research collaboration in the field of glycoproteomics, to be led by Professor Nicolle Packer. The project, valued at over $100,000, draws funding from Agilent Technologies Australia and Macquarie University.
[ + ]Maths implies ‘hobbit’ an iodine-deficient human
A paper published is set to re-ignite debate over the origins of so-called Homo floresiensis - the ‘hobbit’ that some scientists have claimed as a new species of human.
[ + ]Researchers find genetic clues to ADHD
Parents frustrated at claims that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the result of poor diet and / or bad parenting may take some solace this week after researchers published a study showing for the first time that the brains of children with the condition are different to those without it. [ + ]
Opposition says R&D Tax Credits bill seriously flawed
Shadow minister for innovation, industry, science and research Sophie Mirabella has hit back at government claims that the coalition is aiming a wrecking ball at its R&D Tax Credits legislation ‘sight unseen’. [ + ]
UWA honours physicist
The University of Western Australia has honoured an eminent physicist who dedicated his life to the science behind astronomical telescopes, science communication and bio-magnetism by naming a building and lecture theatre after him.
[ + ]Putting our continent under AuScope
Understanding the history of our continent will be made easier by a groundbreaking $43 million Australian geoscience project, AuScope.
[ + ]Prima BioMed to list on NASDAQ
Cancer vaccines specialist Prima BioMed announced today that it is seeking a listing on NADSAQ, the world’s largest bourse for technology companies. [ + ]
R&D Tax Credits bill reintroduced to parliament today
Science and Innovation minister Senator Kim Carr has refused to rule out the possibility that the government’s battle weary R&D Tax Credits legislation may need to be further amended before coming into effect, while the coalition has vowed to maintain its efforts to block its passage. [ + ]
Screening tool can detect colorectal cancer from a small blood sample
Diagnostic Product Development has developed a microRNA screening assay that detects the majority of early-stage colorectal cancers with good specificity and sensitivity.
[ + ]MicroRNA panel provides a more precise lung cancer diagnosis
A test based on a panel of microRNAs under development by Rosetta Genomics Ltd, in Israel, may allow for more precise diagnosis and better targeted therapy for patients with lung cancer.
[ + ]Discovery identifies plants that perform better in difficult conditions
Drought, salinity, flooding and extreme temperatures threaten many plants essential to humankind - and scientists at The University of Western Australia have discovered how they respond to these challenges.
[ + ]Businesses invest $16.9 billion in research and development
Australian firms are increasing their investment in research and development according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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