How many scientists fabricate and falsify research?
02 June, 2009
Meta-analysis of surveys questioning scientists about their misbehaviours indicate that fraudulent research is more common than expected, especially in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.
Molecular Devices products to be supplied and serviced by Bio-Strategy
26 May, 2009
After 1 June, Molecular Devices products (previously supplied by MDS Analytical Technologies) will be supplied, serviced and supported by Bio-Strategy in both Australia and New Zealand.
Science, innovation and the 2009 Budget
13 May, 2009
A $3.1 billion boost in funding over the next four years has been promised to facilitate the government's latest innovation agenda.
Top Australian and US scientists meet
07 May, 2009
Climate change, clean energy research and best practice approaches for providing expert advice to government were among the topics discussed when Prof Penny Sackett met with key US scientific advisers.
Australian Academy of Science awards for scientific excellence
07 May, 2009
The Australian Academy of Science 2009 winners of distinguished awards for scientific excellence have been announced.
Trends in health and medical research funding
04 May, 2009
Research Australia has published 'Trends in Health and Medical Research Funding', a statistical overview of expenditure on health and medical research by government, industry and philanthropy.
Faster, better patent processing in Europe
04 May, 2009
Current patent data processing technologies are not up to present and future challenges with large bottlenecks holding up thousands of patent applications all over the world. In Europe, the PATExpert project is offering some solutions.
$4m boost for cutting-edge research with India
17 April, 2009
Round 3 of the $20 million Australia–India Strategic Research Fund has been announced.
Silicone product catalogue
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: VWR International Pty Ltd
Sterilin has released its updated and rebranded 30-page catalogue, featuring the range of Silicone Device products. The catalogue is particularly suited to the medical device and diagnostic markets, from general laboratory silicone products to modern medical devices.
Antibodies and kits catalogue
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Limited
Millipore has released its Antibodies and Kits Product Guide, containing comprehensive information on antibodies, immunoassay products and recombinant proteins for over 2500 unique targets.
Biological target research program
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: abacus dx
Tocris Bioscience has launched Target Detective, www.targetdetective.com, a search facility that connects biological targets to research molecules.
Product catalogue
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: VWR International Pty Ltd
Sterilin has released its catalogue of single-use plastic and Iwaki tissue culture products. The 120-page catalogue features a large range of products from containers, jars, pipettes and petri dishes to swabs — including the flocked swab for forensics and molecular applications.
Laboratory management course
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Science Industry Australia
The New Manager program is a comprehensive and accelerated course designed to assist managers in developing their skills of self management and managing the performance of others. It covers the breadth of people management skills and introduces participants to practical tools and strategies.
Heating and chilling catalogue
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Edwards Group Pty Ltd
The 2008 catalogue of the Torrey Pines Scientific range of chilling and heating laboratory instruments is now available.
Cancer biomarkers evaluation
07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Laboratories has released a technical note (tech note 5654A) describing the study of an evaluation of cancer biomarkers. In the study, Bio-Rad researchers evaluated the Bio-Plex suspension array system’s ability to detect the levels of nine biomarkers, which were selected for their potential clinical relevance to cancer development. The nine biomarkers: angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2), VEGF, PDGF-BB, leptin, PECAM-1, IL-8, follistatin, HGF and G-CSF were collected in sera from four different types of cancer patients.
