Industry News
Human beans may come to a plate near you
The US Department of Agriculture has signalled its plans to allow the commercial cultivation of genetically-modified rice on more than 3000 acres in Kansas.
[ + ]Multi-vendor compatibility for chromatography
Japan’s Shimadzu Corporation will collaborate with Waters Corporation in the US to develop software that enables the control of Shimadzu’s Prominence series liquid chromatograph systems using the Waters Empower chromatography software.
[ + ]Researcher fights insects with venom
An Australian researcher has returned from the US to continue working on environmentally-friendly insect control methods based on spider venom compounds.
[ + ]Australia awards cervical cancer vaccine developer
The University of Queensland (UQ) professor behind the world’s first cervical cancer vaccine received one of Australia’s most prestigious medical awards last night.
[ + ]Physics president sets precedent
CSIRO scientist Dr Cathy Foley is the first woman to be elected president of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
[ + ]Multiple genes for eye colour
An Australian study has been the first to prove conclusively that there is no single gene for eye colour.
[ + ]The guardian of the genome
While P53 is most familiar as the master regulator of apoptosis, Scott Lowe says it also eliminates pre-cancerous cells by several other mechanisms, including senescence. [ + ]
Research into clean electricity generation
Current research into a physical phenomenon discovered two centuries ago may hold the key to meeting future energy demands and reducing global warming.
[ + ]Early Europeans unable to stomach milk
The first direct evidence that early Europeans were unable to digest milk has been found by scientists at University College London (UCL) and Mainz University in Germany. [ + ]
The ugly face of Ug99
Australian wheat growers have been warned that one of the world's most devastating diseases of wheat, stem rust, is back. [ + ]
Study identifies novel genes associated with Alzeimer's
Study also suggests link between late-onset Alzheimer's disease and irregular glucose levels. [ + ]
Top scientists appointed as CSIRO Fellows
CSIRO has appointed seven new Fellows. [ + ]
Antibody collaboration for EvoGenix and Vegenics
Australian biotech companies EvoGenix and Vegenics have entered into a technology collaboration agreement to target vascular endothelial growth factor D (VEGF-D), a mediator in angiogenesis. [ + ]
Competition to increase interest in science
Prompted by concern over an apparent decline of interest in science and technology as careers, Australia's national laboratory accreditation body, the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) is offering a science prize specifically targeted at senior primary grades in Australian schools.
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