Industry News
The guardian of the genome
While P53 is most familiar as the master regulator of apoptosis, Scott Lowe says it also eliminates pre-cancerous cells by several other mechanisms, including senescence. [ + ]
Research into clean electricity generation
Current research into a physical phenomenon discovered two centuries ago may hold the key to meeting future energy demands and reducing global warming.
[ + ]Early Europeans unable to stomach milk
The first direct evidence that early Europeans were unable to digest milk has been found by scientists at University College London (UCL) and Mainz University in Germany. [ + ]
The ugly face of Ug99
Australian wheat growers have been warned that one of the world's most devastating diseases of wheat, stem rust, is back. [ + ]
Study identifies novel genes associated with Alzeimer's
Study also suggests link between late-onset Alzheimer's disease and irregular glucose levels. [ + ]
Top scientists appointed as CSIRO Fellows
CSIRO has appointed seven new Fellows. [ + ]
Antibody collaboration for EvoGenix and Vegenics
Australian biotech companies EvoGenix and Vegenics have entered into a technology collaboration agreement to target vascular endothelial growth factor D (VEGF-D), a mediator in angiogenesis. [ + ]
Competition to increase interest in science
Prompted by concern over an apparent decline of interest in science and technology as careers, Australia's national laboratory accreditation body, the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) is offering a science prize specifically targeted at senior primary grades in Australian schools.
[ + ]Recessive form of brittle bone disease discovered
Scientists have discovered a new form of osteogenesis imperfecta, commonly known as brittle bone disease. [ + ]
The platypus laid bare
The Platypus Genome Project is uncovering some interesting information about the chromosomal makeup of marsupials and monotremes. [ + ]
Consortium tackles the genetic basis of autism
Two new suspected genetic links to autism have been outlined in a massive international study. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2007 Victoria Prize and Fellowships
The Minister for Innovation, John Brumby has urged leading and emerging scientists, engineers and innovators to nominate for the Victoria Prize and Victoria Fellowships science awards.
[ + ]FDA issues warning about ADHD drugs
The US FDA has told manufacturers of ADHD drugs to warn patients of potential adverse effects. [ + ]
Danger: new protein super-family discovered
American researchers have discovered a new super-family of developmental proteins that are critical for cell growth and differentiation. [ + ]
