Rabbit milk drug to combat HAE
27 August, 2007
The clinical trial results of Rhucin, a drug for the treatment of Hereditary Angieoedema (HAE), will be presented at a press conference in London on 30 August.
What, oh, what are those actinides doing?
22 August, 2007
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are uniting theory, computation and experiment to discover exactly how heavy elements, such as uranium and technetium, interact in their environment.
Eureka for genetics and climate research
22 August, 2007
Two of Australia’s top researchers received awards last night at the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner at the Australian Technology Park, Sydney.
Alzheimer's researcher receives high honour
16 August, 2007
A neuroscientist was awarded the Victoria Prize, last night, for his groundbreaking research into Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists push for fusion energy in Australia
15 August, 2007
Australian scientists are today presenting at Parliament House a plan for the nation to develop fusion energy as a potentially safe and sustainable energy source.
A 'one-stop shop' for brain dysfunctions
10 August, 2007
A ‘one-stop shop’ for brain disorder information has been created, with the launch of the website www.florey.edu.au by the Howard Florey Institute, Australia’s leading brain research centre.
Scientists identify the oldest forms of life
08 August, 2007
Some of the oldest forms of life, confirmed to be 3.5 billion years-old, have been identified by a team of researchers at the University of Queensland.
237 reasons to have sex
06 August, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse, Editor
Many scientists assume people have sex for simple and straightforward reasons such as to experience sexual pleasure or to reproduce, but new research reveals hundreds of varied and complex motivations that range from the spiritual to the vengeful
NSW grants for life science research
01 August, 2007
The Iemma Government is offering grants of up to $100,000 to help life science companies commercialise their research, Minister for State Development Ian Macdonald announced today.
New research provides hope for childhood cancer sufferers
17 July, 2007
Scientists investigating drug therapies for children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) have presented new data demonstrating for the very first time that a small molecule called ABT-737 can increase the effectiveness of standard therapies.
International approval for Australian pharmaceutical testing
16 July, 2007
University of Queensland-based contract research organisation TetraQ is now recognised to provide internationally accredited testing services to the Australian biopharmaceutical industry.
Career decisions for embryonic stem cells
06 July, 2007
As a fertilised egg develops into a full-grown adult, mammalian cells make many crucial decisions - closing doors of opportunity as they adopt careers as liver cells, skin cells or neurons.
Discovering dementia's molecular structure
06 July, 2007
The Australian Synchrotron is due to open for general use later this year. The synchrotron will create beams of laser-like intense light that can be used for looking at materials in sub-microscopic detail and manufacturing small, precise materials
Internet nutrition tool
06 July, 2007 | Supplied by: Merck
Sigma-Aldrich has enhanced its Bioactive Nutrient Explorer. This internet-based tool has been specifically designed to help nutrition and animal scientists, medical researchers, biologists and analytical chemists studying dietary plants and supplements locate the chemicals and kits they need to support their work.
Meningococcal vaccine could have unknown side effects
29 June, 2007
An ANU specialist has called for more research into the effect of the routine meningococcal vaccine on other throat and nasal infections found in the community, like tonsillitis and pneumonia.
