Migration, magnetic fields and balls of iron
29 April, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe inner ear of migratory birds may do more than detect sound and contribute to balance - it may also be a magnetic sensor.
A leap ahead for frog research
26 April, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe development of a technique to freeze frog cells may help these sensitive amphibians hop away from the threat of extinction.
New immune cell in skin
23 April, 2013A new type of immune cell in skin that is involved in warding off parasites could be linked to eczema and allergic skin diseases.
Strong early results from Mesoblast spinal trial
23 April, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMesoblast (ASX:MSB) has completed a six-month follow-up from a phase II trial of its adult stem cells in intervertebral disc repair, revealing encouraging interim results.
Family affair
23 April, 2013 by Graeme O'NeillAssociate Professor Ruth Arkell is revealing the mysteries of the ZIC family of genes, which have been coordinating the development of the nervous system in vertebrate embryos for hundreds of millions of years.
AmpliPhi, Intrexon team for bacteriophage projects
19 April, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAmpliPhi and synthetic biology company Intrexon will collaborate on bacteriophage treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections.
Fainting may run in the family
19 April, 2013Research shows that fainting may be genetically determined, providing a better understanding of this common condition
Celebrating art, science and cells
17 April, 2013Winning images of a cell biology image competition lit up Times Square in New York in April.
Pharmaxis names Brazil distributor for Bronchitol
10 April, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPharmaxis (ASX:PXS) has tapped United Medical as its exclusive distribution partner and sales rep for cystic fibrosis treatment Bronchitol in Brazil.
Agricultural research receives funding
05 April, 2013Australian farmers are set to benefit from 31 new research projects that will look at adapting farming practices to reduce carbon emissions and earn them an income by generating and selling carbon credits.
New centre for biodiversity research
03 April, 2013CSIRO and the Australian National University have launched a new centre for biodiversity research.
The voice of reason
02 April, 2013 by Tim DeanProfessor Ian Chubb has used his considerable reach as Australia’s Chief Scientist to speak up for the importance of science on our future prosperity and wellbeing.
Superfast plant breeding
27 March, 2013A plant breeding project promises pure-line plant genotypes to increase food production.
Stay away from bats
26 March, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonAnother death in Australia from lyssavirus prompts experts to warn people to avoid contact with bats and flying foxes.
Leading immunologist visits Centenary Institute
18 March, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonProfessor Georg Melchers, from the University of Basel in Switzerland, is in Sydney to discuss biologics and the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
