Canines have same mutation as humans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ + ]

Waters has acquired supercritical fluid chromatography company Thar Instruments, expanding its chromatography application range and ‘green’ science offerings.

Despite 26 per cent drop, PwC says there’s still a glimmer of hope for biotech [ + ]

With science and science education claimed as the foundation stones of an innovative and prosperous Australia, the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science present a prestigious opportunity for Australian science researchers and educators. Nominations for the 2009 awards close on May 8.

The Pharmaceuticals Industry Strategy Group has produced a report outlining a 10-year plan for the pharmaceuticals industry in Australia.

UK Government stockpiles Relenza [ + ]

Serotonin levels go sky high in swarming locusts [ + ]

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes and infertility is a step closer now NSW and Victorian researchers have developed Australia’s first human-induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell line.

Afamelanotide granted IND status by US FDA [ + ]

Feature frequency profiles similar to the system universities use to check if students have plagiarised their essays can be used to great effect in comparative genomics.

Cytopia calls for board spill and offers merger for troubled Progen [ + ]

FDA grants Geron’s IND application for first human embryonic stem cell trial [ + ]

A joint technology program between the NSW government and the South Korean province of Gangwon has been announced. The University of Wollongong’s Intelligent Polymer Research Institute will use nanotechnology to develop a new high-performance energy storage device.

The Australian Academy of Science has announced the 2009 winners of distinguished awards for scientific excellence.

Greg Stuart has pioneered methods for measuring neuronal signals in the brain to a degree and complexity never before achieved. He will speak at next week’s Australian Neuroscience Society annual meeting. [ + ]