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.
New President for the Australian Academy of Science
05 November, 2013Organic electronics researcher Professor Andrew Holmes has been elected as the next President of the Australian Academy of Science.
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2013
01 November, 2013Three scientists and two teachers were honoured at a black-tie dinner at Parliament House with the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, Canberra.
