Industry News
Huntington's disease deciphered
Role of key gene in neurodegenerative disorder uncovered. [ + ]
How nanotubes suppress the immune function
New insights into the potential risks of exposure to carbon nanotubes. [ + ]
Detect swine flu in hours
The RETCIF test is able to detect viruses, including swine flu, within hours. The test, developed by Melbourne virologist Dr Robert Alexander, is expected to be available internationally within two years.
[ + ]Australian biotech market watch 12/06/09
COH, PXS, HGN, CXS, CXD, BTA [ + ]
Cure for floppy baby syndrome is in the heart
Mutated mice provide hope for congenital myopathy cure. [ + ]
PerkinElmer collaborates with Rigaku
Rigaku and PerkinElmer have announced a co-marketing strategy for their X-ray fluorescence and atomic spectroscopy instruments and solutions.
[ + ]Easy, accurate H1N1 influenza test developed
Offers a fast, sensitive, and cost-effective diagnostic test that runs on standard laboratory equipment. [ + ]
Scientists advance safety of nanotechnology
Scientists counteract nanoparticle lung damage in mice. [ + ]
Aggression genes make an angry fly
Genes might teach us about aggressive behaviour in humans. [ + ]
Western Australia Health $1.5m deal with iSOFT
WA Health licenses iSOFT Patient Manager hospital information system. [ + ]
1 in 3 billion error found in granulosa cancer gene
Could lead to a new method of screening for this and other cancers [ + ]
New insight into APP protein and Alzheimer's disease
Researchers find APP needs to work with 'Reelin' protein to maintain healthy communication between brain neurons [ + ]
Clonal reproduction closer than ever
New technique could make cloning crops possible [ + ]
Australian biotech market watch 05/06/09
CSL, RHC, SHL, COH, ONT [ + ]
Kylie Mason awarded Victorian Premier’s Award
2009 Premier’s Award for Public Health and Medical Research [ + ]
