Stronger stem cells to control inflammation and immune response
07 July, 2015Researchers have discovered a method for culturing stem cells that sees the highly therapeutic cells grow faster and stronger — a breakthrough which is expected to eventually lead to new treatments for transplant patients.
In Vitro Technologies partners with Novus Biologicals in ANZ
02 July, 2015In Vitro Technologies has been announced as the distributor for Novus Biologicals in Australia and New Zealand as of 1 July 2015.
Superbug genome successfully decoded
30 June, 2015Researchers have completed the first large-scale study that uses genomic technology to decode the genes of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP).
Genea Biocells opens facility in USA
26 June, 2015Genea Biocells has announced the expansion of its operations to the United States, in a move described by general manager Dr Uli Schmidt as "the next step to grow Genea Biocells into a world-leading stem cell company".
European Inventor Award goes to Gardasil creators
12 June, 2015The Queensland-based inventors of the Gardasil HPV vaccine have won the Popular Prize category of the 2015 European Inventor Award — a prestigious annual award that acknowledges inventors who have made major contributions towards social, technological and economic progress.
Australian clinical scientist honoured in Copenhagen
10 June, 2015The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases has announced University of Queensland Professor Jason Roberts as one of three winners of its 2015 Young Investigator Awards.
Review finds CRCs valuable but in need of improvement
10 June, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonThe Miles Review of the CRC Program has been handed down and all 18 recommendations accepted by the Australian Government.
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.
