Industry News
Evolution by hook or by crook
Birds may not have clawed their way up the evolutionary tree, Australian researchers say. [ + ]
Smac-down for apoptosis
Insect viral genes lead to discovery of human anti-apoptosis proteins. [ + ]
Gamma 'glow' pinpoints opal deposits: study
A new technique capitalising on natural radiation emitted by opals could dramatically improve the detection process for successful opal mining.
[ + ]Readers respond to "Promoting science"
Our article on the state of science education in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Australia struck a chord with readers. We've assembled a few responses for your perusal:
[ + ]Simple male, simple mind
Simplicity - in the form of the Y chromosome - makes males sexual selection experts. [ + ]
Turning Myc off and on
Histone deacetylase inhibitors turn on genes that are turned off by Myc proteins, Australian research shows. [ + ]
Fruitfly genome reveals shortcomings of modern genome analysis
Hundreds of scientists from more than 100 institutions in 16 countries have combined to sequence and compare 12 fruit fly genomes, in an effort that has increased researchers ’ understanding of fruit flies but, more importantly, also revealed considerable flaws in the way scientists identify genes.
[ + ]Genetics responsible for termite caste system
Researchers have discovered that the termite caste system is influenced by genetic inheritance, a finding which could lead to new ways of combating the pest.
[ + ]Unknown haemoglobin function discovered
The discovery of a previously undetected chemical process within the oxygen-carrying molecule, haemoglobin, could have far-reaching implications for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
[ + ]Fungus has sting in its tail
Scorpion toxin makes fungus deadly to insect pests. [ + ]
Volunteers squeeze decades of cancer research into one year
Canadian researchers hope to accelerate the war on cancer by tapping into a global network of hundreds of thousands of people volunteering their idle computer time.
[ + ]EI on the diagnostics agenda
Veterinary laboratory diagnosticians meet in Melbourne to discuss animal disease. [ + ]
Head and shoulders above other genomes
The genome of the fungus responsible for dandruff and other dermatological conditions has been sequenced. [ + ]
Peptech name change to Arana Therapeutics
Peptech has announced an official name change to Arana Therapeutics. The company’s ASX code will change to AAH this week and its code on the London Stock Exchange has been changed to AAHx.
[ + ]Locals lose out to sexy aliens
Sexual behaviour turns out to be the reason why alien whiteflies knock out the indigenous version. [ + ]
