Respiratory test identifies 12 viruses at once
14 January, 2008
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised the marketing of a test that simultaneously detects and identifies 12 specific respiratory viruses from a single throat swab.
DNA sequencing platform
09 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
The Solid System DNA sequencing platform is claimed to enable new ways of performing genetic analysis applications.
Virtual microscopy system for pathology
09 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty Ltd
Olympus has updated its dotSlide digital virtual microscopy system which scans entire slides at high resolution and fidelity, making them accessible and fully navigable anywhere on the globe.
Detecting sudden death in soybeans
08 January, 2008
A simple, cheap laboratory test developed at Southern Illinois University Carbondale can unerringly detect Sudden Death Syndrome, a costly fungal disease, in soybean seedlings. Once commercialised, its use will help breeders produce SDS-resistant soybean varieties much faster than they can now.
Decoy makes drug effective against super bug
11 December, 2007
A DNA-based therapy could speed the development of effective drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant super bugs.
Gene-based search tool
06 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Merck
Your Favorite Gene (www.sigma.com/yfg) is a comprehensive, web-based search tool that matches genes of interest against thousands of Sigma-Aldrich research products. This flexible search engine matches 150,000 shRNAs, 725,000 siRNAs, 4000 antibodies, proteins and kits, and 1000 bioactive small molecules to specific genes of interest.
Microtitre plate closures
06 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Lomb Scientific (Aust) Pty Ltd
Two versions of the WebSeal sealing mat are available for use with round and square bottom microtitre plate wells. WebSeal mats are suitable for sealing filter plates.
Evolutionary study finds 300 hidden genes
28 November, 2007
Researchers at Cornell have discovered some 300 previously unidentified human genes and found extensions of several hundred genes already known, according to a study published online in the journal Genome Research.
How the circadian rhythm affects gene regulation
27 November, 2007
In recent years, scientists have discovered that biological clocks help organise a dizzying array of biochemical processes in the body — but exactly how the microscopic pacemakers in every cell in the body exert such a widespread influence has remained a mystery.
Genetics responsible for termite caste system
14 November, 2007
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.
Fruitfly genome reveals shortcomings of modern genome analysis
14 November, 2007
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.
Drug detection systems
07 November, 2007 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty Ltd
With just one swipe of the Drugwipe device users can detect the unseen presence of drugs in the workplace. The Drugwipe device provides a screening test for the presence of drugs in saliva, allowing detection of current and very recent drug use. The Drugwipe device reduces testing time, is user friendly, sampling is less intrusive and may be performed anywhere. Users will be able to perform random and point of incident testing.
Pathology tube management system
07 November, 2007 | Supplied by: Ai Scientific Pty Ltd
The PathFinder 900 is a fully automated tube management system that has been designed to manage pre- and post-analytical sorting, decapping, aliquoting, recapping and tracking in a laboratory as well as all storage and tracking requirements.
A gene for moonlight romance?
23 October, 2007
A team of Australian and Israeli researchers has possibly discovered the aphrodisiac for the biggest moonlight sex event on the planet.
Arthritis genes identified
22 October, 2007
A Queensland scientist has discovered two genes responsible for developing a form of arthritis known as ankylosing spondylitis, according to research published in the latest edition of
