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.
Mesoblast raises $170m for stem cell trials
14 March, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMesoblast (ASX:MSB) has filled its coffers to the tune of $170m through a private placement in order to help raise funds for upcoming clinical trials of its adult stem cells.
Vaccine hope for Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease
13 March, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonAustralian researchers have taken part in an international study that has deciphered how devil facial tumour disease cells evade the immune system.
Cooperative research continues
12 March, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe 15th selection round for cooperative research centres will see the government spend $70 million on three new centres.
Pharmaxis completes Bronchitol trial
11 March, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPharmaxis (ASX:PXS) shares climbed 15% after the company revealed it had completed a phase III trial of Bronchitol in patients with bronchiectasis.
Signal strength
18 February, 2013 by Fiona WylieAssociate Professor Brendan Jenkins is helping to uncover the cellular signals involved in stomach cancer, which may one day be used as biomarkers or as new targets for treatment.
Deadly hantavirus jumps between species
14 February, 2013 by Signe CaneA study has found the potentially lethal hantavirus may have originated in bats and has subsequently jumped between species, raising important issues for pandemic prevention.
New insight into the catch-22 of obesity and dieting
06 February, 2013 by Signe CaneAustralian researchers have unravelled a longstanding mystery of obesity: why is it sometimes counterproductive for obese people to diet?
Vivid insight
04 February, 2013 by Tim DeanProfessor Paul Martin has his eye on uncovering the complexities of primate colour vision.
The campaigner
01 February, 2013 by Tim DeanFollowing a 30-year stint heading up the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Sir Gustav Nossal is now a top level advisor helping to advance the cause of global health. Here he reflects on his long and fruitful career.
Victorian Infection and Immunity Network gets $300K injection from Vic government
30 January, 2013 by Tim DeanA collaborative network of researchers in infection and immunity has received a $300,000 grant from the Victorian government to encourage industry partnerships.
Mesoblast to head to phase III for stem cell treatment for spinal fusion
11 January, 2013 by Tim DeanPositive phase II results for Mesoblast’s (ASX:MSB) stem cell treatment for spinal fusion have prompted the company to look at moving to phase III this year.
