World’s oldest fossils reveal earliest life on Earth
23 August, 2011 by Tim DeanFossils discovered in Western Australia show life in its earliest form: primitive sulphur-eating bacteria that lived 3.4 billion years ago.
No elevated risk to humans from Hendra outbreak: expert
27 July, 2011 by Tim DeanThe recent outbreak of Hendra virus in horses and now a dog represents no significant increase in risk to humans, says Hendra and biosecurity researcher Linfa Wang.
Feature: Microbial resistance is futile
13 July, 2011 by Fiona WylieAustralasian Society for Microbiology President Professor John Turnidge outlines the way forward in combating microbial resistance to drugs.
Feature: Resisting microbial resistance
12 July, 2011 by Fiona WylieThe battle against microbial resistance to drugs is only just beginning, but the outcome has huge ramifications for human health, says Australasian Society for Microbiology President Professor John Turnidge.
Stem cell review recommends no changes to current legislation
08 July, 2011 by Tim DeanStem cell researchers say the Federal Government review of regulation released today strikes the right balance between science and safeguards.
Feature: Custom stem cells
25 May, 2011 by Tim DeanPaul Verma is looking towards a future where we’ll have access to banks of immunomatched stem cells at our beck and call.
Feature: Stem cells, made to order
23 May, 2011 by Tim DeanPaul Verma runs one of the most advanced stem cell labs in Australia and is exploring the vast potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells).
Slideshow: Hunter Meeting, cell biology among the vines
13 April, 2011 by Tim DeanThe Hunter Meeting fused cell biology and differentiation, showcasing leading research from Australia and around the world.
Scientists produce embryonic eye from stem cells
07 April, 2011 by Tim DeanRegenerative medicine leapt forward today as Japanese scientists were able to form the precursor of an eye from embryonic stem cells.
Australian Stem Cell Centre calls for no change to existing regulations concerning human embryo use
16 March, 2011 by Staff WritersThe Australian Stem Cell Centre has made a submission to the Federal Government in support of the existing regulatory framework in order to promote stem cell research.
Australian stem cell researchers call for less regulatory red tape
02 March, 2011 by Tim DeanThe licensing system for creating stem cells is preventing potentially life saving research and should be streamlined, say Australian stem cell researchers.
Feature: The neuroscience of addiction
22 February, 2011 by Graeme O'NeillAndrew Lawrence’s team has made a crucial discovery about the molecular mechanism of relapsing addiction, which might help fight the scourge of drug addiction.
Feature: The neuroscience of addiction: Uncovering cues
22 February, 2011 by Graeme O'NeillAnimal models can reveal how addicts respond to environmental cues, triggering relapse.
Feature: The neuroscience of addiction: Combination therapies
22 February, 2011 by Graeme O'NeillFlorey Neuroscience Institutes’ Professor Andrew Lawrence is hot on the trail of treatments for addiction.
How blood stem cells regenerate themselves
18 February, 2011 by Tim DeanResearchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have revealed the role of a key gene in enabling blood stem cells to renew themselves, a finding that might have implications for issue repair and transplantations.
