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A new listing for Cynata Therapeutics

02 December, 2013 by Susan Williamson

Cynata Therapeutics has been backdoored into EcoQuest's shell and reborn on the ASX.


A new lymphoid cell

28 November, 2013 by Susan Williamson

Shedding 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, 2013

The 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 Williamson

Professor 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, 2013

The Australian Academy of Science has announced a new medal to honour women in science.


Four-dimensional lung X-ray wins award

22 November, 2013

A 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-Embling

SYNthesis 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, 2013

Despite appearing identical, Langerhan cells of the skin come in two genetically distinct types.


To clump or not to clump

20 November, 2013

A new technique that can distinguish between closely related strains of bacteria could lead to improved infection diagnosis.


Appetite for protein drives overeating

18 November, 2013

The 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, 2013

Applications 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-Embling

CellBank 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, 2013

Drug potential from Great Barrier Reef sea sponges ready for commercial development.


ARC grant announcements

11 November, 2013

The 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, 2013

The largest platypus ever found has been discovered in the Riversleigh World Heritage Area of north-western Queensland.


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