Mesoblast signs research collaboration with Singaporean hospital group [ + ]

Researchers map tree of human rhinovirus family [ + ]

Bursts of duplication may be the difference between great apes [ + ]

Darwin’s birthday celebrations kick off with a primordial soup [ + ]

An examination of the Y chromosome of more than 1600 unrelated men with 40 different surnames has lead researchers to question the 'one-in-ten children are the result of infidelity' urban myth.

Analysis of the metabolite levels in human tumours has lead to the identification of a new biological marker present in the urine of patients with prostate cancer that indicates whether the cancer is progressing and spreading.

IGF-1 ameliorates symptoms in mouse model of Rett syndrome [ + ]

Good safety results from Phase I/IIa trial of Diabecell implants [ + ]

Research grants to 15 health and medical research teams have been announced. The grants, worth an average of $7.2 million, will provide employment for a significant number of researchers.

The tightly coiled coils in Hymenopteran silk are looking very promising from a biomaterials perspective, the Lorne Protein Structure and Function conference will hear. [ + ]

The Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture has been awarded to Professor David Vaux of La Trobe University by the Australian Academy of Science.

US research finds neuroprotective effect for BDNF in animal models of Alzheimer’s [ + ]

Arana receives EU patent for baby antibodies [ + ]

John Bergeron is sure to stir up a hornet’s nest when he addresses the Lorne Proteomics Symposium, starting today in Victoria. [ + ]

Research Australia has called for continued investment in the discovery and development of new treatments, therapies and services in health in its 2009–10 Budget submission.