Scientists have discovered a link between blood pressure regulation and nutrition that could also help to shed light on intestinal and kidney function.

Will the IT industry be able to keep up in the race for the $1000 genome?

The Australian Government will provide $7 million for new collaborative science initiatives under the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund.

Online release of Charles Darwin's papers includes first draft of evolutionary theory. [ + ]

The European Food Safety Authority BIOHAZ Panel has launched a public consultation and a call for additional scientific data on the extent of how food serves as a vehicle for antimicrobial resistance.

WA researchers find gene can reverse angiogenesis. [ + ]

International study using 'antigenic cartography' traces the travel patterns of influenza. [ + ]

Science at the Shine Dome will showcase Australia's cutting edge research and scientific achievements in Canberra from May 7–9.

Scientists create comprehensive libraries of avian flu virus antibodies [ + ]

Mouth swabs may predict lung damage caused by smoking. [ + ]

Although the corals are flourishing around the atomic blasted Bikini Atoll, some species have not recovered.

SeerPharma to market new clinical software in Australia and south-east Asia [ + ]

US research investigates the evolution of the mammalian placenta. [ + ]

NSW and Victoria join forces to fund stem cell research. [ + ]

Cholesterol is an essential ingredient in healthy lung function, Australian research shows. [ + ]