Boost for clinical trials in Australia
27 October, 2009Calls from the Pharmaceuticals Industry Strategy Group for reforms to the clinical trials operating environment in Australia have resulted in the creation of an action group.
WA researchers involved in muscular dystrophy treatment breakthrough
22 October, 2009Exon skipping could have potential in preventing and treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to an international research team that included Western Australian scientists.
Gene plays role in type 1 diabetes
12 August, 2009A gene that may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes has been identified.
New map of human genomic variations
03 August, 2009Benchmarking copy number variations in healthy people will assist with diagnosis and studies of gene disorders.
Not all blood and tissue cells are created equal
03 August, 2009Important questions have been raised about genetic research based only on blood samples with the discovery of major differences between BAK genes in blood cells and tissue cells coming from the same individuals.
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.
