Plant scientist wins Linnean Medal
28 May, 2013The lifework, passion and achievements of a scientist with more than 20 years’ experience in researching the ecology and conservation of Australian native plants and ecosystems have been recognised by one of the world’s most prestigious scientific societies.
Arafura Timor Research Facility upgrade complete
27 May, 2013The newly upgraded facility in Australia’s tropical north will encourage collaboration between scientists from government, academia and industry.
Pharmaxis names Eastern European distributor
23 May, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPharmaxis (ASX:PXS) has appointed PharmaSwiss as distributor for cystic fibrosis treatment Bronchitol in Poland and 10 other Eastern European markets.
Mesoblast publishes results of AMI trial
20 May, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMesoblast’s (ASX:MSB) adult MPCs were able to improve cardiac function in an animal model of acute myocardial infarction, a study shows.
A simple step from ocean to land
16 May, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe shape change required for animals to make the major evolutionary transition from ocean to land appears to have been simpler than previously thought.
Brain rewiring
15 May, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonA collaborative research project has advanced our understanding of brain plasticity.
National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases
13 May, 2013A new centre dedicated to research on the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system has been established on the Gold Coast.
Bringing stem cell researchers together
13 May, 2013This week, experts from around Australia and two international leaders in the field will meet to discuss stem cell science and just how close we are to delivering on the promise of this field.
The social lives of plants
13 May, 2013Having a neighbourly chat improves seed germination in plants.
Understanding honeybee hives
09 May, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe unsustainable rate at which bee colonies are failing is driving work in understanding the conditions in which colonies flourish and those in which they fail.
Balancing act
30 April, 2013 by Fiona WylieDr Robin Hobbs got off to a stellar start with a breakthrough finding published in Nature. Now he’s continuing to investigate a delicate balancing act that occurs within stem cells in the testis.
Migration, magnetic fields and balls of iron
29 April, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe inner ear of migratory birds may do more than detect sound and contribute to balance - it may also be a magnetic sensor.
A leap ahead for frog research
26 April, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe development of a technique to freeze frog cells may help these sensitive amphibians hop away from the threat of extinction.
Strong early results from Mesoblast spinal trial
23 April, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMesoblast (ASX:MSB) has completed a six-month follow-up from a phase II trial of its adult stem cells in intervertebral disc repair, revealing encouraging interim results.
New immune cell in skin
23 April, 2013A new type of immune cell in skin that is involved in warding off parasites could be linked to eczema and allergic skin diseases.
