Industry News
Instrumentation roadshow for regional Australia
Regional Australia will have the opportunity to view the latest technology in scientific instrumentation at a series of mini exhibitions in May.
[ + ]Draft Australian Standards
There are a number of new draft Australian Standards methods available for public comment at the moment. These will be of particular interest to those in food and water laboratories, and those undertaking testing for legionellae.
[ + ]RAMP1 ramps up migraine - study
The RAMP1 protein appears to turn up the volume of a nerve cell receptor's response to the CGRP neuropeptide. [ + ]
Looking at the links between polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance
UK researchers are investigating the link between polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance. [ + ]
UQ shares in centres of excellence funding
The University of Queensland's (UQ) Australian Research Council (ARC) Centres have been recognised with $15.7 million of extension funding for all four research groups.
[ + ]The fight against counterfeit drugs in developing countries
New technology in the fight against counterfeit medicines in the developing world was announced in a presentation to the WHO’s International Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce this week.
[ + ]Genetic links illuminate bee social life
How social life evolved from solitary ancestral lifestyles has been an enduring mystery for years, and now scientists are one step closer to unravelling its genetic underpinnings. [ + ]
Schering-Plough to buy Organon BioSciences
Contrary to recent moves by Big Pharma to shed workers and costs, Schering-Plough is buying up. [ + ]
Comments on the proposed clinical trial regulatory arrangements
The Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority (ANZTPA) is calling for comments on its latest consultation paper.
[ + ]Industry funding for e-learning
Businesses and industry groups must apply soon to be eligible for funding to support workforce development and training.
[ + ]Australia paves the way in international test reliability
Sixty years ago this month, Australia developed a system of ensuring laboratory competence that has been adopted by more than 70 countries and led to the formation of the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
[ + ]Scientist wins Fulbright to work with NASA
A CSIRO Exploration and Mining scientist has won this year’s Fulbright Business/Industry (Coral Sea) Award.
[ + ]New committee members appointed
New members have joined the International Selection committee of the world’s largest technology award, the Millennium Technology Prize.
[ + ]DNA sleuth awarded Curtin medal
The Curtin Medal for Excellence in Medical Research has been awarded to an Australian scientist who studies how DNA replicates in cells, in an effort to understand and find cures for diseases such as cancer.
[ + ]Lupus susceptibility linked to CR2
A strong link has been found between susceptibility to developing lupus and an alteration in CR2 protein function. [ + ]
