MIT scientists model the enucleation of red blood cells in vitro. [ + ]

Physicists and engineers at Rice University have demonstrated a means of simultaneously making optical and electronic measurements of the same molecule, in a study that could lay the foundation for mass-produced single-molecule sensors.

US researchers develop test vaccine that prevents development of prostate cancer in mice. [ + ]

One of the world's leading structural biologists, Helen Saibil, is bringing her knowledge -- and some spectacular images -- of molecular chaperones to the Lorne Protein conference. [ + ]

Mesoblast announces good results from early phase trial in bone repair. [ + ]

New centre for imaging and medical therapy being built at the Australian Synchrotron. [ + ]

V-Frog, the world’s first virtual reality-based frog dissection software has been developed by Tactus Technologies, a project of the University at Buffalo Virtual Reality Laboratory. Designed for biology education, this software will allow observation and physically simulated dissection, and is supported by the Humane Society of the United States.

University of Queensland scientists have developed a proprietary technology that will help other researchers in understanding fundamental aspects of growth, development and disease, which has been licensed to one of the world’s largest life science technology companies.

The Fluorescence Applications in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Network and Science Industry Australia are preparing to run a seminar titled Luminescent Energy Transfer Immunoassays for the Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Analyte in Complex Matrices, to be held at Macquarie University on Tuesday 19 February.

Australian research shows that a long-suspected alpha-toxin protein is not the guilty party in exacerbating poultry necrotic enteritis. [ + ]

A tale of two melanocytes: why does one become a mole and the other a melanoma? [ + ]

The annual Lorne conferences begin this weekend. First up, protein structure and function, where we learn the tricks of the bacterial toy trade. [ + ]

Adelaide scientists will lead a $2 million, five-year project to develop better vaccines and treatment options for hepatitis C sufferers.

An unusual collaboration between IT researchers and geneticists may hold the key to increasing international internet speeds.

UQ neuroscientists add more weight to the "use it or lose it" model for brain function. [ + ]