Research & development

South Australia's first autoimmune blood bank

07 November, 2013

Scientists from Flinders University and SA Pathology are setting up South Australia's first autoimmune blood bank, providing a central depository for research into different autoimmune diseases.


Preparing for the world's largest radio telescope

07 November, 2013

The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) office has awarded contracts to prepare for the world's largest radio telescope, marking the start of the return on Australia and WA's investment in the SKA.


Delboeuf illusion causes dentists to drill bigger holes

04 November, 2013

The Delboeuf illusion is an optical illusion whereby a large context makes a small, enclosed area appear smaller than it really is. Researchers have found that this illusion is having an impact in the field of dentistry, with some dentists making larger holes in teeth than they really need to.


New nanoparticle delivers and monitors cancer drugs

01 November, 2013

Chemical engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have synthesised an iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP) that delivers cancer drugs to cells while simultaneously monitoring the drug release in real time.


New species of dolphin discovered

01 November, 2013

A team of international scientists, including Flinders University animal studies expert Dr Guido J Parra, has found evidence to suggest the recognition of at least four distinct species in the humpback dolphin family - one of which is completely new to science.


Golden gumleaves reveal hidden mineral deposits

25 October, 2013

CSIRO scientists have discovered that eucalyptus trees in Western Australia's Kalgoorlie are drawing up gold particles from the earth via their root system and depositing it in their leaves and branches. Their findings have been published in the journal Nature Communications.


Heisenberg's error-disturbance relation proved correct

22 October, 2013

One of the basic concepts in quantum mechanics is that it is impossible to observe physical objects without affecting them in a significant way; there can be no measurement without disturbance. In 1927, theoretical physicist Werner Heisenberg claimed that this fact could be expressed as an uncertainty relation, describing a reciprocal relation between the accuracy in position and the disturbance in momentum.


Peanut butter can diagnose Alzheimer's disease

11 October, 2013

Health researchers at the University of Florida have found a quick and cheap way to test for early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The only equipment necessary is a container of peanut butter and a ruler.


University of Melbourne enters Parkinson's treatment deal

11 October, 2013

The University of Melbourne has entered into a drug development deal with Procypra Therapeutics, a US start-up company established by Collaborative Medicinal Development under the umbrella of venture capital firm Cthulhu Ventures.


Clinical Genomics acquisition brings bowel cancer blood test to the fore

09 October, 2013

Clinical Genomics - the developer of a blood-based biomarker test in collaboration with CSIRO Preventative Health Flagship and the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer - has acquired US-based screening company Enterix from Quest Diagnostics, as well as its Sydney-based subsidiary.


Insect weathermen reduce mating activity before storms

03 October, 2013 by Lauren Davis

Researchers from the University of São Paulo have found that insects modify their mating behaviour in response to the changes in air pressure which precede a storm. By reducing mating during wind and rain, it is suggested that the insects are also reducing their risk of injury or death.


Signalling process for normal fertility located

30 September, 2013

Researchers at Otago and Heidelberg Universities have discovered how the brain circuitry vital to normal fertility in humans and other mammals operates. Their findings have been published in the international journal Nature Communications.


Climate scientists report strong evidence for human global warming

23 September, 2013

International climate scientists, led by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in the United States, have reported strong evidence of the human influence on climate change.


Why some people don't get as sick and a universal flu vaccine

23 September, 2013

Investigating why some people seem to resist severe illness has led scientists closer to developing a universal flu vaccine.


Rapid diagnostic test for deadly tropical disease

20 September, 2013

Researchers from James Cook University (JCU) and The Townsville Hospital have developed a highly sensitive and rapid multiplex diagnostic test for melioidosis. Their findings have been published in the journal Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.


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