Industry News
CSIRO scientists isolate semi-dwarfing rice gene
Researchers at CSIRO Plant Industry have used the publicly available rice genome sequence to isolate the semi-dwarfing gene in varieties responsible for the 'green revolution' and develop 'perfect' markers for it. [ + ]
BresaGen parts company with British Biotech
Adelaide-based company BresaGen and British Biotech have ended a collaboration to develop GM-CSF antagonist E21R, after fresh tests failed to confirm previous assessments of its commercial prospects. [ + ]
Novel approach to how enzymes work
Enzymes, nature's natural catalysts that speed the chemical reactions of life in all living cells, are already widely used in the food and other industries.
[ + ]Processed coral may be used in bone grafts
A group based at the University of Technology, Sydney, has developed a unique method of processing coral, which may allow it to be used in orthopaedic implants. [ + ]
Searching the gene database? Expect a wait, says expert
Hour-long waits for results from gene and protein database searches that now take a few minutes could become reality within a few years, according to a search engine expert. [ + ]
Pre-clinical stage needs work, conference hears
A greater focus was needed on advancing Australia's pre-clinical development capabilities, a biotechnology conference was told today. [ + ]
Cardia to research diabetes links
Cardia Technologies has signed an option agreement worth $10,000 on diabetes type 1 food toxin research at the International Diabetes Institute (IDI). [ + ]
Biotechs missing out on tax perk: E&Y
Small to medium-sized biotechnology companies are missing out on an important source of cash by failing to claim the Federal R&D rebate, according to a tax specialist. [ + ]
Andrews to leave IMB for angel role
One of the commanding figures on Queensland's life science scene, Prof Peter Andrews, is resigning as co-head of the state's flagship biotech research centre, the Institute for Molecular Bioscience. [ + ]
$50m boost for Australian proteomics research
Australian proteomics research will receive a $50 million boost, thanks to a five-year program now being negotiated by three universities, a private company and the Australian Proteome Analysis Facility (APAF). [ + ]
Australian first – World Congress on Particle Technology
It is often the small things in life that have the greatest effect on our standard of living and the fascinating science of particle technology is certainly no exception. The application of particle technology is as varied and far-reaching as determining the taste of chocolate by the size of the milk and chocolate particles to the processes involved in refining petrol.
[ + ]New ResMed devices win US approval
Meditech company ResMed's latest sleep apnoea devices, the S7 Elite CPAP and AutoSet Spirit autotitrating devices, have been approved by the FDA for sale in the USA. [ + ]
Science award nominations closing Friday
Nominations for two major Australian science prizes, the Clunies Ross Award and the Unsung Hero of Australian Science, close this Friday. [ + ]
UTS team takes research to the world
A team of scientists and university administrators from the University of Technology, Sydney, has returned from a world tour that established new contacts and showcased the University's research activities. [ + ]
New CSIRO spin-off to develop drugs from bugs
Think twice before you next swat an insect - it could end up saving your life. A collaboration of leading research organisations has formed a private company to screen an insect library for potentially therapeutic molecules. [ + ]