Nucleofection has been successfully used for generation of iPS cells
07 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
Reprogramming of somatic cells to pluripotent iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells promises to revolutionize regenerative medicine.
Rapid, Fluorescence-based Assessment of in vitro Mineralization Using the New OsteoImage Mineralization Assay
07 September, 2010 by Marjorie Smithhisler and Katie Renn, Lonza Walkersville, Inc. | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
Bone is a rigid, yet dynamic organ that is continuously molded, shaped, and repaired. Old bone is degraded by osteoclasts and replaced with new bone by osteoblasts, a process called remodeling or bone turnover.
The reality of human stem cell research in Europe
06 September, 2010
A new report from the European Science Foundation examines the key scientific questions for human stem cell research in the context of the rapidly emerging field of regenerative medicine. It explores the current ethical concerns, particularly with clinical application, and analyses how the legislative landscape has altered in Europe within the previous six years.
Organic carbon analysis and the environment
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Monitoring and controlling the amount of organic matter in our streams and waterways is critical for environmental protection. Total organic carbon (TOC) is the amount of carbon present in an organic compound and measuring it provides a fast and convenient way to determine water quality. This article looks at the different methods now available for analysing TOC.
Food security and anthrax protection
01 September, 2010
Food security and protection from anthrax contamination could be achieved using an antibacterial enzyme.
Unidentified microbes devouring oil plume in the Gulf of Mexico
01 September, 2010
Unidentified microbes devouring anything is usually a cause for concern but in the Gulf of Mexico they are consuming the spilt oil from BP's Deepwater Horizon wellhead, apparently without consuming all the oxygen and creating dead zones.
Researchers help gold industry face impurity challenge
24 August, 2010
As the more traditional gold deposits of the world become depleted, mining companies are facing the challenge of processing ores that contain higher concentrations of other metals.
Consumers need protection from unrealistic claims of home genetic tests
20 August, 2010
Direct-to-consumer genetic tests provide access to a person’s genomic information without necessarily involving a doctor or insurance company in the process. Sadly, there is no guarantee that the consumer is aware of the limitations or implications of the tests.
The mathematics of fat cell formation
18 August, 2010
Scientists using mathematics to try to determine what causes the birth of a human fat cell have come up with a few predictions about the proteins that influence this process.
Do you see what I see?
03 August, 2010
An important new link between what people see and the way their minds process that visual information has been discovered.
UWA pursues safer, clean energy
03 August, 2010
The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems is involved in a research project aimed at securing long-term, safer and cleaner forms of energy.
Missing Puma reveals cancer conundrum
02 August, 2010
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have made a discovery that has upended scientists’ understanding of programmed cell death and its role in tumour formation.
Alzheimer research breakthrough
26 July, 2010
Researchers from the University of Sydney's Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease Laboratory have achieved a breakthrough by finding the causes of Alzheimer's disease at a cellular level and thereby identifying a potential therapy as a result.
Poplar protein for better computer memory
23 July, 2010
Protein from poplar trees can be used to greatly reduce size of memory elements and increase the density of computer memory.
Australia and France join to fight disease
16 July, 2010
Australian and French researchers will be working together to fight neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson’s disease, thanks to funding through the 2010 French-Australian Science and Technology (FAST) Program.
