DNA equipment donated to The University of Western Australia
19 April, 2011
Philanthropist Charles Morgan has donated cutting-edge DNA equipment to The University of Western Australia.
World's first forensics YouTube channel launched
19 April, 2011
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is launching the world’s first forensics YouTube channel.
IRL calling for innovation agency to boost NZ's manufacturing sector
15 April, 2011
IRL is calling for the creation of an advanced technology innovation enterprise to help New Zealand's manufacturing sector.
IRL appoints Professor Shaun Hendy as Industry and Outreach Fellow
15 April, 2011
Professor Shaun Hendy has been appointed as IRL’s first Industry and Outreach Fellow, to assist the New Zealand high-tech manufacturing sector in realising its potenial.
Accurate science and TV
14 April, 2011
More scientists are needed to help television shows portray accurate science as more and more people rely on TV as their major source of science and technology information and even base career and study choices on these fictional shows.
Trade mission in US open to NSW businesses
14 April, 2011
NSW businesses in the life science sector are invited to join a trade mission in the United States.
IVD Australia welcomes initiatives set forward by the government
12 April, 2011
IVD Australia supports the agreement between the government and pathology sector on ongoing funding of pathology services, the establishment of the Pathology Ageement Advisory Committee and other initiatives.
Merck Millipore offers better solutions for life science research
12 April, 2011
Merck Millipore was launched in January 2011 and it offers solutions that enable scientists to better conduct life science research, by being divided into three units: Bioscience, Lab Solutions and Process Solutions.
Protests planned for Save The Frogs Day
11 April, 2011
Save The Frogs Day is being celebrated worldwide, with specific events planned in the United States in order to protest the use of pesticides, the selling of frog legs and more.
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation opens European headquarters
11 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Merck
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation has opened its European Regional Headquarters in St Gallen, Switzerland.
Oxford professor becomes Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science
08 April, 2011
Professor John Dewey has been elected as Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science.
QIAGEN NV to acquire Cellesis Limited
08 April, 2011
QIAGEN NV has reached an agreement to acquire Cellesis Limited, which will provide them with access to QuantiFERON technology.
Beckman Coulter highlights workflow solutions at LabAutomation 2011
05 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Beckman Coulter Australia
Beckman Coulter featured seamless, automated workflow solutions and improvements in throughput and cellular analysis at the LabAutomation 2011 conference in Palm Springs, California. In addition to workshops and scientific posters, the exhibit showcased applications and systems dedicated to next generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation, stem cell research, assay screening miniaturization and more.
Alliance provides one-stop biosafety testing service
05 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Beckman Coulter Australia
Beckman Coulter Genomics and Vitrology Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to offer customers a wide range of biosafety testing services. The alliance provides the biopharmaceutical industry with two inclusive sources for the full complement of molecular, in vitro and in vivo genomic services necessary for the identification, stabilisation and purification of biological products.
Deloitte sponsors competition to better predict chess outcomes
31 March, 2011
Kaggle announces that Deloitte is sponsoring a competition aimed at using data analytics to find the most accurate rating system to predict chess outcomes, which will in turn help solve business problems.
