Industry News
Soap contamination disrupts fish stocks
Low-level soap contaminants in rivers and estuaries can block social recognition in fish and causes their shoals to break up, impacting on their ability to avoid predators and to locate food, according to research which was led by Dr Ashley Ward from the University of Sydney’s School of Biological Sciences.
[ + ]Chinese stem cell venture for Monash
Monash and Peking unis in stem cell research agreement. [ + ]
A new spin on old CDs
Scientists in Spain have found a way to recycle CDs, DVDs and disc players as portable substance analysers.
[ + ]Scientists' salaries rise
Average earnings for science graduates and professional scientists have grown. [ + ]
India, Australia joint venture for contamination research
Australia’s Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) have joined forces on research and training for contamination risk assessment and clean-up.
[ + ]Two genes identified for AS
UQ's Matt Brown and Wellcome Trust genome-wide study uncover genes for ankylosing spondylitis. [ + ]
Advance to San Diego
Applications are open for the second Advancing BioBusiness Award. [ + ]
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.
[ + ]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 .
[ + ]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. [ + ]
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.
[ + ]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.
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