A new listing for Cynata Therapeutics
02 December, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonCynata Therapeutics has been backdoored into EcoQuest's shell and reborn on the ASX.
A new lymphoid cell
28 November, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonShedding light on a new type of lymphoid cell that appears to play a role in defence against cutaneous infection and the development of allergies will form the basis of Wolfgang Weninger's presentation at the Australasian Society for Immunology meeting.
Industry body awards crop scientist
28 November, 2013The prestigious 2013 CropLife President's award has been given to Dr Yolanda Gaspar, from the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, for her contribution to Australia's $1.5 billion plant science industry.
Hooked on immunology
27 November, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonProfessor Alan Baxter, Head of the Comparative Genomics Centre at James Cook University, will deliver the annual Australasian Society for Immunology (ASI) Postgraduate Lecture to inspire a new crop of immunologists to take on a career in science.
New medal for women in science
25 November, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has announced a new medal to honour women in science.
Four-dimensional lung X-ray wins award
22 November, 2013A new technique for imaging blood flow and tissue movement in the lungs has been acknowledged.
SYNthesis med chem names European chief
21 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSYNthesis med chem has built on the launch of its new facility in the UK with the appointment of a new head of European operations.
Langerhan cells reveal differences
21 November, 2013Despite appearing identical, Langerhan cells of the skin come in two genetically distinct types.
To clump or not to clump
20 November, 2013A new technique that can distinguish between closely related strains of bacteria could lead to improved infection diagnosis.
Appetite for protein drives overeating
18 November, 2013The overriding drive for protein in our diet could play a key role in the global obesity epidemic.
Call for applications for sugar cane industry scholarships
15 November, 2013Applications are open for funding and postgraduate scholarships from Sugar Research Australia (SRA) to conduct research that supports the Australian sugar cane industry.
CellBank Australia sizing up cell line use in R&D
14 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCellBank Australia is conducting a survey into the usage and anticipated demand for cell lines and cell culture services among Australian researchers.
Sea sponges share secrets
14 November, 2013Drug potential from Great Barrier Reef sea sponges ready for commercial development.
ARC grant announcements
11 November, 2013The Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships and Major Grants funding announcements for funding commencing in 2013 and 2014 were made last week.
Giant extinct platypus discovered
05 November, 2013The largest platypus ever found has been discovered in the Riversleigh World Heritage Area of north-western Queensland.
