Genea Biocells claims MD breakthrough
17 October, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGenea Biocells has produced human skeletal muscle from stem cells, in a breakthrough technique with potential applications in the treatment of muscular dystrophies.
From petrochemical to biochemical
10 October, 2013Modifying baker's yeast to produce a synthetic form of the natural chemical limonene may provide a much-needed future alternative to fossil fuels.
Nitrogen sustainability - a race against time
09 October, 2013 by Fiona WylieTake too much fertiliser, an inefficient crop, not enough land into the future to feed the world and more than a pinch of economics - and you have a recipe for disaster. Thankfully, Brent Kaiser is quietly confident that scientists like him can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Orthocell publishes trial results for tendon stem cell technology
09 October, 2013Orthocell's results from a clinical study of its Ortho-ATI technology for regenerating damaged tendons have been published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Funding for collaborative research
03 October, 2013The 2014 University of Western Australia Research Collaboration Awards have given almost $775,000 to research projects across the globe.
Validating drug targets in mini-brains
03 October, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonProgressing research on potential targets for Parkinson's disease is likely to involve testing in neurons derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Agenix to divest business in China
02 October, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonDivesting business in China will allow Agenix to focus on its diagnostics projects.
CO2 causes turf wars
02 October, 2013 by Graeme O'NeillThe planet is warming, but Dr Marilyn Ball’s research group has found that rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere makes cold-tolerant plants more susceptible to frost.
How the brain makes body maps
01 October, 2013Illusions increase understanding of how the brain generates our body representation.
ImmunAid launches second funding round
27 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAfter raising $1m last year, ImmunAid has launched a second funding round to support development of its personalised treatment technology and IP.
Extreme imaging competition
26 September, 2013To celebrate and recognise creativity in Australian imaging science research, CiSRA and the Powerhouse Museum have launched the Extreme Imaging Competition for 2014.
Sydney professor appointed UNESCO chair
25 September, 2013Professor Elaine Baker, from the University of Sydney, has received the prestigious appointment as a chair in ocean governance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
Healthy shark populations support healthy reefs
19 September, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe combination of lower shark numbers and coral loss is having an impact on fish communities of coral reefs.
Microalgae, bacteria and a bioreactor
18 September, 2013A solution to a major problem - arsenic poisoning from natural groundwater - may be within reach thanks to Australian research.
