Research & development

'Copernicium' proposed as name for element 112

16 July, 2009

Element 112's existence has been officially confirmed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and now the name 'copernicium' (Cp) has been proposed as its name.


DB Nanopatches to join the fight against swine flu

14 July, 2009

Nanopatch technology may replace the needle and facilitate the delivery of vaccines with lower doses.


Genetic modification and salt-tolerant crops

08 July, 2009

A research team based at the University of Adelaide's Waite Campus has developed salt-tolerant plants using a new type of genetic modification, bringing salt-tolerant cereal crops a step closer to reality.


Differences between induced pluripotent and embryonic stem cells

03 July, 2009

Embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells have been found to have inherent molecular differences, making it possible to clearly distinguish between the two cell types.


A quicker, cheaper way to sort isotopes

01 July, 2009

Stanford chemists have developed a new method of isotopic analysis that does not use mass spectroscopy so it is much less expensive.


UQ generates first Australian swine flu vaccine

29 June, 2009

The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology has created a vaccine matched to the virus found in the first US case of swine flu.


Sniffing out cancer

23 June, 2009

Researchers have been able to differentiate not only between healthy and cancerous cells but also between metastatic and non-metastatic cancer cells using an array of nanoparticles and polymers.


Detect swine flu in hours

15 June, 2009

The RETCIF test is able to detect viruses, including swine flu, within hours. The test, developed by Melbourne virologist Dr Robert Alexander, is expected to be available internationally within two years.


Portable forensic tool identified for human hair analysis

12 May, 2009

Analysis of human hair at a crime scene may be possible with a portable technique adapted by Queensland University of Technology researcher Sarina Brandes.


Developing a genetic test for pregnancy risks

12 May, 2009

University of Adelaide researchers are developing a world-first genetic test that can predict which pregnancies are at risk of complications long before symptoms arise.


A virologist's perspective on Influenza A (H1N1)

05 May, 2009

Soon after scientists first isolated influenza A type viruses from pigs in 1931 and humans in 1933, they watched it break evolutionary barriers with alarming ease — infecting not only humans, but also aquatic birds, poultry, pigs, horses, dogs and other species. Now, with an intensifying outbreak driven by the emergence of a new strain of influenza A(H1N1), scientists once again have a unique opportunity to study viral evolution in action.


Carbon nanotube can detect the entire visible spectrum

05 May, 2009

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have created the first carbon nanotube device that can detect the entire visible spectrum of light, a feat that could soon allow scientists to probe single molecule transformations, study how those molecules respond to light, observe how the molecules change shapes, and understand other fundamental interactions between molecules and nanotubes.


Mouse ventilator

07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: SDR Scientific

Mice can be ventilated while myocardial infarctions are induced with the HSE-HA MiniVent.


Sterile scalpels

07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Arthur Bailey Surgico Pty Ltd

The safety cover on the Feather Safety Razor Sterile Safeshield Scalpel protects the blade in procedure and handling. The clear protective shield can be advanced (to cover the blade) and retracted as required.


Junk DNA and evolution

06 April, 2009

Murdoch scientists have hypothesised that DNA junk is essential for evolution.


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