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GM canola moratorium lifted in two states
NSW set to lift GM crop moratorium, while Victoria faces a tougher test. [ + ]
How the circadian rhythm affects gene regulation
In recent years, scientists have discovered that biological clocks help organise a dizzying array of biochemical processes in the body — but exactly how the microscopic pacemakers in every cell in the body exert such a widespread influence has remained a mystery.
[ + ]Childhood leukaemia researcher wins award
Petra Bachmann was announced this year’s Open Senior Division winner in the highly respected Coast Association Tow Research Awards.
[ + ]A guide to inhibit measles infection
Infecting almost 20 million people worldwide each year, the measles virus remains a dangerous, highly contagious disease despite extensive vaccination efforts. However, recent advancements in understanding the pathogen’s binding mechanism could provide a new strategy to fight infection.
[ + ]Scientists find missing link in eye evolution
A primitive fish that oozes reams of slime when it is unsettled could be the missing link in the evolutionary sequence of the vertebrate eye, according to a team led by a vision expert from The Australian National University.
[ + ]EMBO elects three top Australian scientists
Three Australian scientists have been elected as members of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), one of the world’s most respected scientific organisations.
[ + ]RNAi's Scarlet Pimpernel
The November/December 2007 issue of Australian Life Scientist is out now. [ + ]
It's all about me
Kari Stefansson's deCODE has launched an audacious online genome analysis service. [ + ]
Phase II for flu
Biota has begun a Phase II trial of its second generation flu treatment. [ + ]
Slime-oozing fish sheds light on eye evolution
Australian researchers think they have discovered Darwin's missing link in the evolution of the eye. [ + ]
Attractiveness is hereditary, dad says
Sexy dads produce sexy sons, in the insect world at least. [ + ]
Visually observing immune responses in living tissue
The Centenary Institute, one of Australia ’s leading medical research institutes, has unveiled a microscope more powerful than any other in the country.
[ + ]$50 million funding for UQ biosciences
The University of Queensland has received a $50 million funding agreement from the Queensland Government for the university’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB).
[ + ]Four-gene cocktail for stem cells
Two teams, six genes and the transformation of adult skin cells into induced pluripotent stem cells. [ + ]
Computer grid advocate celebrates a year of networking
International Science Grid This Week (iSGTW) celebrated its one-year anniversary this November.
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