Articles
Protecting intellectual property through the innovation patent system
Scientists and researchers often have great ideas. Some ideas are profound, long-term revelations which lead to new scientific theories, methodologies or technologies, while others are more ephemeral
[ + ]How green are my solvents?
Volatile organic solvents are the normal media for the industrial synthesis of organic products. The Montreal protocol has resulted in a compelling need to re-evaluate many chemical processes that have proved otherwise satisfactory for many years
[ + ]Will your LIMS survive a meteor?
Sure it is important to meet your current needs, but what should you look for from a vendor to ensure your evolving business needs will continue to be met?
[ + ]Student honoured for nanotechnology research
Swinburne PhD student Daniel White has been awarded a Nanotechnology Victoria Postgraduate prize for his work in developing tiny sensors that have the potential to improve the quality of life - and even save lives - in very different ways
[ + ]Now is not the time to pause in the fight for increased research funding
On 10 March 2006, the Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello, announced the Productivity Commission's review of public support for science and innovation in Australia
[ + ]Tightening regulations for clinical trials
A joint task force has released recommendations to enhance and clarify the existing guidelines governing the testing of new medicines in humans following the notorious TGN1412 trial in the UK
[ + ]Jenny Graves is talking about sex - again
Professor Jenny Graves is internationally renowned for her research into mammalian genetics and chromosomal evolution. To explain her research to a lay audience, she talks about topics we all take a perverse interest in: sex and weird animals. [ + ]
ICHG: Queen takes on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
The 11th International Congress on Human Genetics has secured a world-class line-up, not the least of whom is Elizabeth Blackburn. She's looking forward to returning to her former home to reveal more about the activity of her pet subject, telomerase. [ + ]
Rice gene machine rolls on
The big names in the world of rice genomics will gather in Adelaide this August for the International Society of Plant Molecular Biology (ISPMB) congress. Kate McDonald spoke to CSIRO Plant Industry's Dr Narayana Upadhyaya about progress in his field, rice functional genomics. [ + ]
Opinion: It's time to accept probiotics as scientifically proven therapeutic agents
Leading immunologist Professor Ron Penny was so impressed with the potential of a proprietary probiotic, he joined the company. [ + ]
Melanoma vaccine trial raises eyebrows
A trial of a vaccine for stages II and III melanoma didn't turn out as expected, so the researchers tried it in stage IV patients, causing a few surprises. [ + ]
Polymer proves a potent mix for the old bung knee
CSIRO has come up with a new technique for repairing knee cartilage by combining chondrocytes with a biodegradable polymer. [ + ]
The agricultural holy grail
Sequencing of the cattle genome is nearly complete and will herald a revolution in breed improvement. [ + ]
Disparate populations, international collaboration
It might not involve depositing your valuables in a bank in a traditional sense, but biobanks are set to become a rich library of knowledge. [ + ]
The molecular mechanisms of ageing
How and why do we age, can we do anything about it or is our lifespan programmed from the moment of conception? [ + ]
