Deadly E. coli strain sequenced by HPA scientists
17 June, 2011
The deadly E. coli O104 strain found in Europe has been sequenced using 454 Life Sciences’ benchtop GS Junior sequencing system.
Molecular diagnostics technology aids management of E. coli crisis
14 June, 2011
A new xTAG gastrointestinal pathogen panel has been used to triage patients suspected of having an E. coli infection at German Kliniken der Stadt Koln.
Thermo Scientific RapidStak microplate mover and the TTP LabTech mosquito X1 nanolitre pipettor integration
14 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has released an efficient, high-throughput platform for hit-picking of compounds for secondary screening. The solution, developed in collaboration with TTP LabTech for BioFocus, integrates the Thermo Scientific RapidStak microplate mover and the TTP LabTech mosquito X1 nanolitre pipettor to provide high-speed plate handling and precision, low-volume sampling from high-density formats.
Chemistry of atmosphere more complicated than previously understood
03 June, 2011
Chemists from the University of Sydney have shed light on the sun's role in mixing up molecules, with implications for the extent that pollutants are dispersed across the Earth's surface and how quickly they are removed.
New release from Data Analysis and Coordination Center
30 May, 2011
The Human Microbiome Project (HMP) is now releasing reads and assembled sequences from whole metagenome shotgun sequencing of 690 microbiomes and ~72 million reads from targeted 16S sequencing of 5034 microbiomes from healthy human subjects via the HMP Data Analysis and Coordination Center (DACC) at the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Experimental vaccine protects against Hendra virus
18 May, 2011
Trials by the CSIRO have shown that an experimental vaccine can protect horses against the deadly Hendra virus. Stopping the disease in horses could also help protect people from the disease.
Less waste in waste monitoring
05 May, 2011
The US spends around 2 billion dollars a year on remediation at hazardous waste sites, with a large portion of this used for groundwater monitoring. Yet according to Rolf Halden, a researcher at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, the information gathered is often of limited value.
Venomous dragons combat high blood pressure
05 May, 2011
The winner of the Australian Academy of Science's 2011 Fenner Medal, Dr Bryan Fry, has found that venom from the Komodo dragon could lower your blood pressure.
Anticancer compounds from the sea
05 May, 2011
Marine molluscs are a potential source of new anticancer drugs and other medicines, according to Dr Kirsten Benkendorff of Southern Cross University.
CSIRO-UWA crop genomics lab opens in Perth
04 May, 2011
Established jointly by CSIRO and The University of Western Australia (UWA), a new laboratory for research into the molecular workings of plants and the genomes of crops has been opened in Perth.
Christchurch to rebuild its microbial collections
21 April, 2011
Microbial cultures used in the development of natural insecticides were damaged in the Christchurch earthquake.
Scientists make quantum breakthrough
21 April, 2011
Scientists from the ANU have demonstrated for the first time that atoms can be guided in a laser beam and possess the same properties as light guided in an optical communications fibre.
Normal breast cells contain innate defence mechanism against cancer
14 April, 2011
Researchers have found that normal mammary epithelial cells secrete interleukin 25 for the specific purpose of killing nearby breast cancer cells.
Sigma Life Science to collaborate with Kraig Biocraft Laboratories
13 April, 2011
Sigma Life Science has signed an agreement with Kraig Biocraft Laboratories to develop genetically modified silkworms for the production of spider silk.
Researchers grow new species of human rhinovirus in culture
12 April, 2011
By using sinus tissue removed during surgery, researchers have managed to grow a new species of human rhinovirus in culture, which will shed light on HRV-C, a previously difficult subject to study.
