Industry News
Red-letter day for brain connectivity
More neural connections may explain synesthesia [ + ]
Rapid bird flu test research presented in Paris
Research on a rapid bird flu test, prepared by Western Australia’s Murdoch University School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, will be presented at the second International Anti-Avian Influenza conference in Paris at the Pasteur Institute on 31 May and 1 June 2007.
[ + ]Proteomics at the hub of prostate cancer research
A team of Brisbane researchers is using high-throughput protein analysis to take a closer look at the molecular and cellular basis of prostate cancer. [ + ]
Characterising glycans not just the icing on the cake
A collaboration between Agilent Technologies and the University of California at Davis (UCD) has developed a new way to characterise glycans in human breast milk. [ + ]
New appointments to Monash institutes
Leading international molecular biologist, Professor Nadia Rosenthal has been appointed head of Victoria’s new Regenerative Medicine Institute in an announcement made by Minister for Innovation, John Brumby.
[ + ]Regional biotech on the world map
The Australian-New Zealand Biotech Alliance (ANZBA), in partnership with Invest Australia, has launched a web-based directory to promote the fast-growing regional biotechnology industry to the global market.
[ + ]DNA-directed RNAi and the crown jewels
When Merck announced last year it was buying Sirna Therapeutics for over US$1 billion, the world sat up and took notice. RNAi was now being seen as not only a revolution in our understanding but something with an unimaginable dollar value as well. [ + ]
Unique research collaboration opportunity with Hong Kong
A leading Chinese official has highlighted Australia’s opportunity to undertake new R&D collaborations with Hong Kong, in the lead-up to the 2007 Cooperative Research Centres Association Conference.
[ + ]RNA, microRNAs and human disease
Could a targeted therapy to activate the endonuclease Drosha in tumour cells force them to differentiate and die? [ + ]
Taking RNAi from in vitro to in vivo
Everyone is excited about the use of RNAi in the laboratory, but some are now taking the next step and looking at its use in vivo. [ + ]
Universities unite for climate change research
Three of Australia's top universities have formed an alliance to lead the country in climate change research, education and policy.
[ + ]Tasmanian scientists develop an explosives fingerprinting device
The University of Tasmania has developed a portable device for explosives fingerprinting, which promises to assist police in apprehending terrorists responsible for bomb blasts.
[ + ]Aussies’ role in marsupial sequence
The groundbreaking first DNA sequence of a marsupial, announced earlier this week in the science journal Nature, included research by 11 Australians among its 63 international authors.
[ + ]What sequencing the first marsupial genome means for human health
Sydney University researchers have helped to produce the first genome sequence for a marsupial, as part of an international collaboration studying the development of the mammalian immune system.
[ + ]Sigma-Aldrich announces successful takeover of Molecular Medicine BioServices
American company Sigma-Aldrich announced on 8 May that it has acquired Molecular Medicine BioServices (MMB), a biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing organisation located in Carlsbrad, California.
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