New map of human genomic variations
03 August, 2009Benchmarking copy number variations in healthy people will assist with diagnosis and studies of gene disorders.
DB Nanopatches to join the fight against swine flu
14 July, 2009Nanopatch technology may replace the needle and facilitate the delivery of vaccines with lower doses.
UQ generates first Australian swine flu vaccine
29 June, 2009The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology has created a vaccine matched to the virus found in the first US case of swine flu.
Sniffing out cancer
23 June, 2009Researchers have been able to differentiate not only between healthy and cancerous cells but also between metastatic and non-metastatic cancer cells using an array of nanoparticles and polymers.
Detect swine flu in hours
15 June, 2009The RETCIF test is able to detect viruses, including swine flu, within hours. The test, developed by Melbourne virologist Dr Robert Alexander, is expected to be available internationally within two years.
Developing a genetic test for pregnancy risks
12 May, 2009University of Adelaide researchers are developing a world-first genetic test that can predict which pregnancies are at risk of complications long before symptoms arise.
Portable forensic tool identified for human hair analysis
12 May, 2009Analysis of human hair at a crime scene may be possible with a portable technique adapted by Queensland University of Technology researcher Sarina Brandes.
CSIRO patents new microscopy method
06 April, 2009CSIRO has patented an improved microscopy method that could help scientists create better targeted pharmaceuticals by allowing them to accurately measure the size and shape of proteins.
Minimising the spread of Hendra virus
01 April, 2009Groundbreaking CSIRO research into how the deadly Hendra virus spreads promises to save the lives of both horses and humans in the future.
Guidelines to help detect and study counterfeit medicines
23 March, 2009A significant proportion of drugs consumed in the developing world are of poor quality, many of which are counterfeit, according to a group of international experts who have published guidelines to help detect these questionable drugs.
Universal influenza virus vaccine becoming a reality
03 March, 2009The Holy Grail of influenza vaccinology — the development of a durable and cross-protective universal influenza virus vaccine — may be within grasp.
Metabolomic profiles predict prostate cancer
12 February, 2009Analysis of the metabolite levels in human tumours has lead to the identification of a new biological marker present in the urine of patients with prostate cancer that indicates whether the cancer is progressing and spreading.
NSW and Victoria make stem-cell research breakthrough
02 February, 2009Understanding Type 1 Diabetes and infertility is a step closer now NSW and Victorian researchers have developed Australia’s first human-induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell line.
Differentiating normal and cancer stem cells
07 January, 2009Canadian researchers have demonstrated the difference between normal stem cells and cancer stem cells in humans. It is anticipated that this research will help scientists target cancer cells and leave healthy cells untouched during cancer treatment.
Stem cell therapy used to reverse brain birth defects
06 January, 2009Brain birth defects in animal models have been reversed using mouse embryonic neural stem cells by scientists at the Hebrew University.
