University of Washington researchers are helping to understand a nanoscale machine that can separate chromosomes before cell division and could provide insight into chromosomal diseases, like Down Syndrome.

Prana claims compound prevents loss of synapses in Alzheimer’s [ + ]

CSL, Prana Biotechnology, Novogen, Sigma Pharmaceuticals | [ + ]

Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory can control how cells connect and assemble into three-dimensional, multicellular microtissues.

CSL, Living Cell Tech, Prana, ChemGenex | [ + ]

UQ research finds association between paternal age and inferior cognitive performance [ + ]

Progen forced to drop Avexa merger after overwhelming no vote [ + ]

Merck and Schering-Plough; Pfizer and Wyeth; Roche and Genentech [ + ]

Those hoping to participate in the World Congress on Oils and Fats & 28th ISF Congress, held 27–30 September in Sydney, must get their applications in soon with the call for papers closing on 29 March.

Antibody company Arana completes Phase II trial of anti-TNF drug for psoriasis [ + ]

A $10 million program to help Australian inventions get to market was launched by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Kim Carr, at the Universities Australia conference in Canberra, recently.

The crimson rosella is not the only colour in town – P. elegans also comes in orange and yellow shades. [ + ]

She-male lizards deceive competitors by sight but not smell [ + ]

Brisbane biopharma Implicit buys antibody program from Eli Lilly [ + ]

Researchers induce pluripotent stem cells without viral vectors [ + ]