Industry News
Coral genome project begins
Researchers to map genome of Australian coral, the first aquatic animal to be sequenced in this country. [ + ]
USyd is part of new formulation science project
The University of Sydney is part of The InForm project that will provide €1.7 million to boost research in formulation science.
[ + ]Electronic nose gives insight into the real thing
CSIRO scientists test their e-noses up against the superior sniffers of the common house fly. [ + ]
'Tweek' critical in synaptic process
Protein 'Tweek' plays role in endocytosis in many organisms. [ + ]
Esler awarded Victoria Prize
Baker IDI's Professor Murray Esler awarded Victoria Prize for work in cardiovascular disease. [ + ]
Trial of electrical stimulation treatment for depression
Participants sought for trial using electrical brain stimulation to treat depression. [ + ]
Agilent Technologies to acquire Varian
Agilent Technologies and Varian have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition by Agilent of Varian for US$1.5 billion.
[ + ]UQ researchers awarded stem cell funding
Professor Peter Gray and Associate Professor Ernst Wolvetang of UQ's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have received funding for stem cell biology research from the Australian Stem Cell Centre.
[ + ]Australian biotech market watch 24/07/09
Ansell, CathRX, CSL, Primary Health Care, Sirtex, Living Cell Technologies, Biota, Cochlear [ + ]
New technique creates targeted knockout rats
Enables new animal models for understanding disease and conducting drug development. [ + ]
Mesoblast seeks TGA tick for stem cell products
Mesoblast to apply for regulatory approval of its bone fracture repair products. [ + ]
New drug may reduce heart attack damage
One-off drug delivery could dramatically improve treatment of Australia’s number one killer. [ + ]
Shake up in Australian stem cell research
The Australian Stem Cell Centre announces new funding scheme with four areas of emphasis. [ + ]
Australian biotech market watch 22/07/09
Cochlear, Fisher & Paykel, Ramsay, ResMed, Sigma, Sonic Health Care, Primary Health Care [ + ]
Life and death of a white blood cell
Cell division find prompts overhaul of immune response modelling. [ + ]
