Industry News
Australia partners with the US on brain research
The NHMRC and the US National Institutes of Health have opened a joint funding round as part of the BRAIN Initiative — part of a presidential focus aimed at revolutionising our understanding of the human brain. [ + ]
Merck's acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich close to completion
Twelve months after pharmaceutical company Merck announced its intention to buy US life science company Sigma-Aldrich, steady progress has been made towards closing the deal. [ + ]
A new genetic cause for intersex
An international study has discovered a new genetic condition which contributes to our understanding of why some people are born with reproductive organs, anatomy or chromosome patterns that do not fit the typical definition of male (XY) or female (XX). [ + ]
The hidden costs of water aspirators
Vacuum pump supplier JAVAC has delivered some words of wisdom surrounding the use of water aspirators — a common way to create a low-strength vacuum in many standard laboratory applications. [ + ]
The basis for high-efficiency energy transfer in photosynthetic organisms
Chinese and Japanese researchers have elucidated the mechanisms governing the conversion of carbon dioxide into sugars for high-efficiency energy transfer in photosynthetic organisms. [ + ]
A creative approach to tackling hepatitis B
The Centenary Institute's Lawrence Creative Prize 2015 has been awarded to Dr Greg Ebert for the innovation and creativity in his approach to tackling chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. [ + ]
Kangaroo cartilage could improve implants
QUT scientists are studying kangaroo cartilage in order to improve implants for joints that have been worn out by age, arthritis or injury. [ + ]
Finalised US distribution deal for IDT cancer drug
IDT Australia has finalised the appointment of its US partner — a subsidiary of South Australian company Mayne Pharma — for the distribution of its generic temozolomide cancer treatment product. [ + ]
Brain tumour visualisation drug approved in New Zealand
Medsafe has approved a drug that helps neurosurgeons to better visualise and remove malignant brain tumours for marketing and distribution in New Zealand. [ + ]
Cancer research lab opens in Victoria
The ACRF Breakthrough Technologies Laboratory is a $2.5 million facility which will enable new insights into how cancer develops and how it can be more effectively treated. [ + ]
A gene associated with osteoporosis
An international research team has uncovered a gene associated with osteoporosis, opening up new opportunities for research into the prevention and treatment of this common medical condition. [ + ]
Applications open for Early Career Researcher Showcase 2016
The CRC Association is inviting five early-career researchers to give five-minute presentations at the association's annual conference 'The Business of Innovation 2016'. [ + ]
Lonza's enhanced human MSCs
Life science company Lonza has enhanced its range of Poietics hMSCs by expanding the characterisation of the cells to meet industry guidelines for translational and cell therapy research applications. [ + ]
A multimodal X-ray microscope and micro-CT
A team comprising Australian, German and Slovak researchers has combined different microscopy modalities together into a single instrument, using a lab-sized X-ray source as opposed to resorting to synchrotron radiation. [ + ]
A 'living' geological map at Monash University
The Monash Earth Sciences Garden, said to be the first of its kind in Australia, is anticipated to establish a hands-on approach to teaching geology, physical geography and atmospheric sciences. [ + ]
