The role of immune cells in asthma
03 June, 2015Researchers from Sydney's Centenary Institute have discovered a pathway that may be vital for our understanding of allergic asthma - the prevalent form of childhood-onset asthma affecting 2 million Australians.
Birds combat climate change with bigger beaks
29 May, 2015Research led by Deakin University has discovered a pattern between increased climatic temperatures and an increase in the size of the beaks of parrot species in southern and eastern Australia, suggesting that the birds have evolved the larger beaks to cope with a changing climate.
Funding for research hubs and training centres
27 May, 2015Nine new ARC Research Hubs and Training Centres have been funded with almost $40 million from the Australian Government.
2015 Metcalf Prizes awarded to exceptional stem cell researchers
13 May, 2015The National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia has recognised Professor Ryan Lister and Associate Professor Christine Wells with the annual Metcalf Prize.
A building block for bacterial virulence factors
11 May, 2015Researchers from the University of Adelaide have identified a building block common to many types of bacterial virulence factors - ie, the bacterial proteins which act as weapons to cause disease.
How we protect ourselves against bacteria and fungi
05 May, 2015Australian researchers have discovered the link between a specific gene and the T cells that help shield us against a variety of fungal and bacterial infections.
Registration now open for ComBio2015
02 May, 2015ComBio2015 will be held from 27 September to 1 October 2015 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Abstract submissions and early-bird registration for the event will be open until 26 June.
Towards a cure for hepatitis B
29 April, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonA new treatment that successfully eliminates the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in preclinical mouse models holds promise as a potential cure for the infection in humans.
Eureka Prize entries close this week
28 April, 2015Entries for the 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes close on Friday, 1 May 2015 at 7 pm AEST. A range of prizes is on offer across the areas of research and innovation, leadership, science communication and journalism, and school science.
Gardasil creators reach European Inventor Award finals
24 April, 2015Professor Ian Frazer and Dr Jian Zhou - the creators of the Gardasil HPV vaccine - have been named as finalists in the 2015 European Inventor Awards.
Better understanding life's blueprint
15 April, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonTwo proteins that are involved in ensuring genes are activated at the right time and in the right place are increasing our understanding of early mammalian development.
Call for citizen scientists to submit shark sightings
14 April, 2015Researchers from the Support Our Sharks (SOS) Ocean Conservation Society have launched the global database SharkBase - a citizen science project for mapping the global distribution of sharks.
Academy calls for tighter stem cell therapy regulation
09 April, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has responded to the TGA's review into the regulation of autologous stem cell therapies, calling for the closure of a loophole which apparently allows practitioners to offer experimental and potentially risky therapies to vulnerable patients.
Regeneus completes stem cell manufacture for upcoming trial
08 April, 2015Regeneus (ASX:RGS) has completed the manufacture of its off-the-shelf allogeneic stem cell therapy product, Progenza, for a human trial for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). This marks the first time Progenza has been produced at scale for use in a human trial.
Monitoring moving molecules
08 April, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonEmeritus Professor Philip Kuchel reflects on the moving spectrum of a distinguished career in biochemical research.
