Plexon celebrates 30 years in neuroscience research, record sales and a new website
31 January, 2013Plexon, a leader in hardware and software solutions for neuroscience and behavioural research, has marked 30 years of innovation on the heels of closing its strongest year.
Waters Beginner’s Guide to Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)
30 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty LtdWaters Corporation has published a 212-page Beginner’s Guide to Solid Phase Extraction (SPE).
Men more likely than women to commit scientific fraud
23 January, 2013Male scientists are far more likely to commit fraud than females and the fraud occurs across the career spectrum, from trainees to senior faculty.
Feedback sought on draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
21 January, 2013Australian governments have decided to pursue a voluntary code of practice for businesses that manage, handle or use products containing 11 chemicals identified as having the potential to be used to make homemade explosives.
New clinical genomics company launches
17 January, 2013Boston Children’s Hospital has partnered with Life Technologies Corporation to launch Claritas Genomics, a company formed to develop next-generation genetic and genomics-based diagnostic testing solutions.
LifeSensors appoints new distributor
16 January, 2013 | Supplied by: http://www.lifesensors.com/LifeSensors has appointed United Bioresearch Products as its new Australian distributor.
2013 Academy awards for scientific excellence announced
16 January, 2013The Australian Academy of Science today announced the 2013 winners of its prestigious annual awards for scientific excellence.
Bio-Rad acquires AbD Serotec
15 January, 2013Bio-Rad Laboratories, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has announced that it has purchased AbD Serotec, a division of MorphoSys AG, for approximately €53 million in cash.
Academic and biotechnology industry alliance wins $300,000 grant
15 January, 2013The Victorian Government has provided $300,000 to the Victorian Infection and Immunity Network (VIIN) as part of its Collaborative Networks Pilot Program to encourage the development of partnerships between academic and industry groups and to accelerate industry’s adoption of new technologies.
New appointments at the Australian Synchrotron
14 January, 2013The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has announced a series of new appointments at the Australian Synchrotron.
UNSW secures Australia-China joint research centre
19 December, 2012The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has secured funding for one of six new Australia-China joint research centres, which aims to meet the challenges facing the minerals, metallurgy and materials industries in both countries.
A new era of science partnership between Australia and China
14 December, 2012The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has welcomed the signing of a research agreement celebrating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationships between Australia and China.
Industry sponsorship leads to bias in reported findings of clinical trials
14 December, 2012Studies reporting the results of industry-sponsored clinical trials present a more favourable picture of the effects of drugs and medical devices than those reporting on non-industry-sponsored trials, according to a Cochrane systematic review.
2013 BIO International Convention: call for expressions of interest
12 December, 2012The 2013 Australian Delegation to biotechnology convention BIO, being managed by AusBiotech, gives Australian companies and research organisations a chance to participate on the Australian pavilion at the event.
Renewed agreement opens paths to better science for Australia and India
05 December, 2012Scientists in Australia and India can look forward to greater levels of cooperation and collaboration after the Australian Academy of Science and Indian National Academy of Science today renewed their commitment to work more closely together.
