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Antarctic genes incorporated into frost-resistant wheat

15 October, 2007

The Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre (MPBCRC) has announced its intention to develop genetically modified (GM) wheat with enhanced tolerance to frost, to help combat concerns over frost damage to crops.


Tracking performance in real time

07 February, 2006

Traqua, developed by the CRC for microTechnology for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), is the leading edge of the next sports revolution - providing hard data in real time on an athlete's motion to reinforce the coach's eye and instincts.


CRC discovery contributes to asthma drug development

16 December, 2005

A discovery made at WEHI by the Cooperative Research Centre for Cellular Growth Factors (CRC-CGF) has led to the selection of an antibody-based drug for full preclinical development as a potential new treatment for asthma and other respiratory diseases.


CSIRO robots team up with MIT

01 June, 2005

Australian robotics research has received some fresh input as a new partnership between the CSIRO and the MIT computer science and artificial intelligence laboratory in USA has been formed.


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