Rapid and thorough DNA, RNA and protein extraction
18 September, 2014 by MP Biomedicals Australasia P/LThe FastPrep-24 5G high-speed benchtop homogeniser is an ultrahigh-performance sample preparation system that allows for the extraction of fully intact, biologically functional macromolecules from routine as well as highly resistant samples.
Smooth operations with lab safety
12 September, 2014The 2014-15 Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety has been released.
ASiX highlights
25 August, 2014The inaugural Australian Science Industry Exchange event (ASiX) was held in Melbourne last week, with over 80 of the country's science sector business and technology leaders discussing the state of the industry and seeking to find better ways to do business.
GE Healthcare appoints BioProcess chief for Asia
18 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGE Healthcare Life Sciences has selected Olivier Loeillot to take on the newly created role of GM Asia commercial for its BioProcess business.
Understanding the science market
12 August, 2014The SIA's one-day conference, Australian Science Industry Exchange, will give science industry vendors a unique insight into the needs of Australian science industry consumers.
LBT Innovations presents APAS study results
09 July, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLBT Innovations (ASX:LBT) has published results from the largest study to date into the ability of its APAS technology to screen agar plates for potential pathogens.
TGA approves new diabetes risk assessment tool
01 July, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe TGA has approved a new diagnostics test developed by Randox Laboratories which is designed to help assess the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
UBI gets first test-strip order from Siemens
24 June, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUniversal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) announced a milestone in its tie-up with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics to develop point-of-care coagulation tests - the first commercial order for PT-INR strips.
LBT completes $1.5m placement
19 June, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLBT Innovations (ASX:LBT) has raised $1.5m through a private placement - and will seek another $1.5m in a share purchase plan - to help fund trials of its Automated Plate Assessment System.
LBT Innovations gets $1m milestone payment
12 June, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLBT Innovations' (ASX:LBT) partner in the JV set up to oversee the development of its Automated Plate Assessment System has paid out a third $1m milestone payment.
Science industry sceptical about future fund
28 May, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonScience Industry Australia members recently gathered to discuss the implications of the federal government's budget on the science industry.
New imaging device takes winning image
04 April, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe winners of the 2014 Extreme Imaging Competition have been announced.
Nanosonics taps German distributor for Trophon EPR
31 March, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMiele Professional will distribute Nanosonics' (ASX:NAN) ultrasound probe disinfection system Trophon EPR in the German market.
Webinar on cloud computing for science businesses
13 February, 2014Fronde is holding an introductory webinar about business cloud computing in 2014. To be held on 19 February from 9-9.30 am AEDT, the webinar will explain what cloud computing can mean for businesses in the science space.
Bioniche CEO moving to consulting role
12 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBioniche (ASX:BNC) will replace its current CEO and change the make-up of its board, after settling a dispute with dissident shareholders over the planned sale of its animal health businesses.