Industry News
Bacterial death factor discovered
A communication factor has been discovered that allows bacteria to coordinate their activities — and death — and could lead to the development of a new class of antibiotic medicines .
[ + ]Motor group sets up a subsidiary in Australia
The maxon motor Group has announced plans to strengthen its worldwide network in the market for high-precision drives and systems, with the establishment of a new subsidiary — maxon motor Australia — on 1 November.
[ + ]Fowlpox vaccine released
A vaccine for fowlpox developed by the CSIRO has been released commercially. [ + ]
Accolades for UWA scientists
The scientific expertise at University of Western Australia (UWA) has been acclaimed at the Premier’s Science Awards, with Prof David Blair announced Western Australian Scientist of the Year, Dr Kristen Nowak as Western Australian Young Scientist of the Year and Prof Paul McMenamin winning the Excellence in Science Teaching Award.
[ + ]Fenner hangs up his microscope
Frank Fenner to retire at (almost) 93. [ + ]
Report shows growth in Australian biotech
A recently released report has identified signs of maturity in Australian biotechnology along with a continued need for early stage investment.
[ + ]Leading scientist throws in the labcoat
The Australian National University will be using the 12th Frank and Bobbie Fenner Conference to honour the retirement of Emeritus Prof Frank Fenner, the Australian scientist who oversaw the eradication of smallpox.
[ + ]Exploring ‘bench to bedside’ investment opportunities
The Health Partnerships for the Future event, hosted by UQ’s Faculty of Health Sciences, will be held on Tuesday 30 October at Brisbane Customs House.
[ + ]Muscle stem cells on SCS menu
Stem Cell Sciences adds pericyte cell types to list of products for research. [ + ]
Binocular vision gene sighted
A team of international researchers have identified an important gene responsible for binocular vision.
[ + ]US brain cancer vaccine trial underway
A clinical trial evaluating a vaccine in patients with newly diagnosed brain cancer has begun at the New York University Medical Center. [ + ]
AusBiotech report: Novotech gets $8m boost
$8 million injection of funds to allow ANZ CRO Novotech to expand into Asia. [ + ]
A gene for moonlight romance?
A team of Australian and Israeli researchers has possibly discovered the aphrodisiac for the biggest moonlight sex event on the planet.
[ + ]AusBiotech report: Farmacule scores big with Syngenta
Brisbane's Farmacule will partner Syngenta and QUT to develop sugarcane-derived biofuels. [ + ]
AusBiotech report: Gates offers novel grants for novel ideas
Fast-track grants of $100,000 available to small projects addressing big needs from Bill Gates Foundation. [ + ]
