Industry News
PolyNovo’s NovoSorb evaluated for hernia repair
A US specialist device company is evaluating using PolyNovo’s NovoSorb technology for devices used in hernia repair surgery. [ + ]
Science literacy declining
Scientific literacy is falling among young adults and to a lesser degree among the broader Australian adult population. [ + ]
Hearing brainwaves
Listening to the electrical activity of the brain may provide a more effective way of diagnosing and managing epilepsy. [ + ]
Australia’s science literacy lowering
The report ‘Science literacy in Australia’, released today, presents the results of a survey to determine Australians’ level of science literacy and how it has changed over the past three years. According to Professor Les Field of the Australian Academy of Science, the results can be described as “a reality check.” [ + ]
DIY compact frequency combs
Atomic clocks, medical diagnostics and astronomy all need tools for measuring different colours of light. These laser frequency combs are getting smaller and simpler to make. They are not quite DIY for the average home handyman but they are getting there. [ + ]
Building Indigenous research capacity
A new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researchers’ Network will help to close the higher education gap by supporting aspiring postgraduate and mid-career Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers. [ + ]
Accelerator program for medical technology start-ups
ATP Innovations is looking for innovative medtech ideas for Ignition Labs’ seed accelerator program. [ + ]
Probing microbial dark matter
Researchers have developed a technique for mapping and characterising microbial ‘dark matter’ in the environment. [ + ]
National geoscience data network in development
A national integrated geoscience data network is being developed by CSIRO, Geoscience Australia and AuScope. The network is designed to break down barriers and open access to Australia’s wealth of geoscience data. [ + ]
Both brains and genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Australian research, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference this week, has highlighted the links between a person’s brain chemistry, genes and their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). [ + ]
Phosphagenics gets ethics nod for acne trial
Phosphagenics (ASX:POH) has secured ethics approval for a phase II trial of an acne treatment candidate as part of its plans to diversify into the dermatology segment. [ + ]
Milestone achieved in bio-based acrylic acid process
In August 2012, BASF, Cargill and Novozymes announced their joint agreement to develop a process for the conversion of renewable raw materials into a 100% bio-based acrylic acid. Yesterday, they reached an important milestone. [ + ]
Trajan completes SGE acquisition
Trajan Scientific and Medical has completed its acquisition of the chromatography and liquid handling businesses of SGE Analytical Science. [ + ]
A new form of liquid - when water isn’t water
It seems that water, when chilled to a very low temperature, transforms into a new form of liquid. [ + ]
Protagonist raises $14m for peptide discovery
University of Queensland-based Protagonist Therapeutics has closed a $14m financing round to support its disulfide rich peptide (DRP) discovery program. [ + ]
