Regeneus, Cryosite sign stem cell alliance
22 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRegeneus (ASX:RGS) and Cryosite (ASX:CTE) have agreed to share technology and expertise in the area of stem cell products for human applications.
New centre to look at how the brain works
21 August, 2014Understanding how the human brain works is the not so small task the new ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function is planning to tackle.
How natural killer cells detect and destroy
19 August, 2014A better understanding of the how the cytotoxic lymphocytes, natural killer cells, survive and thrive will help in manipulating them to intercept cancers and other disorders.
National Science Week
18 August, 2014This week, Australia celebrates all things science in National Science Week.
Two new national awards
15 August, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has announced two new national awards, following a generous donation by immunologist and Corresponding Member (international Fellow) of the academy Professor Sir Marc Feldmann.
Cracking the code for generating stem cells
14 August, 2014Observing the generation of stem cells in zebra fish embryos shows that hematopoietic stem cells are generated with the help of 'buddy' cells.
Women in Science Fellows
13 August, 2014Three young researchers from Melbourne are the winners of the 2014 L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand for Women in Science Fellowships.
Enhancing treatment options for schizophrenia
13 August, 2014Discovery of a dimmer switch to control drug action holds promise for the development of next-generation treatments for schizophrenia and other central nervous system disorders.
2014 Eureka Prize finalists
08 August, 2014Finalists across the spectrum of life sciences, from research in agriculture and infectious diseases to science journalism and photography, have been announced for the 2014 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Process shows potential for graphene scale-up
07 August, 2014The future looks bright for the use of graphene in the mass production of biocompatible sensor devices with the development of a new microfabrication process.
Advancing research in plant energy biology
06 August, 2014The launch of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology 2014-2020, will focus on understanding and enhancing plant energy systems to increase crop yields.
Survival in salty alkaline soils
01 August, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonAustralian wattles have evolved the ability to survive and thrive in salty and alkaline soils numerous times, with several species able to tolerate high levels of both.
Ambassador for science
30 July, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonA passionate advocate for science, Professor Lyn Beazley shares some of the exceptional and continuing contributions she has made to Australian science over a career that began with a passion for biology.
New leadership at UTS
29 July, 2014The University of Technology, Sydney, has appointed Professor Attila Brungs as its new Vice-Chancellor.
New fellowship for gender equity in science
25 July, 2014The Judith Whitworth Fellowship for Gender Equality in Science is Australia's first major fellowship designed to help scientists build their careers after taking time off to look after their children.
