Molecular basis for global warming
18 November, 2009
A new study indicates that major chemicals most often cited as leading causes of climate change, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are outclassed in their warming potential by compounds receiving less attention.
Researchers discover new paths for asthma treatment
11 November, 2009
Researchers at the University of Newcastle and the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Asthma and Airways have found a way to stop inflammation, the main cause of asthma and other chronic diseases, by blocking malfunctioning microRNA molecules.
Partial recirculating cabinets
05 November, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.biocabinets.com.au
embryos@fe series Partial Recirculating Cabinets are available for human-assisted reproduction techniques.
GI modifiers found in sugar cane
02 November, 2009
A team of Australian sugarcane scientists, funded by the Brisbane-based Cooperative Research Centre for Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology (CRC SIIB) has identified natural glycaemic index (GI) modifiers that have the potential to lower blood sugar levels and help manage type 2 diabetes.
Boost for clinical trials in Australia
27 October, 2009
Calls from the Pharmaceuticals Industry Strategy Group for reforms to the clinical trials operating environment in Australia have resulted in the creation of an action group.
WA researchers involved in muscular dystrophy treatment breakthrough
22 October, 2009
Exon skipping could have potential in preventing and treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to an international research team that included Western Australian scientists.
Diagnosis emerges from complete sequencing of patient's genes
21 October, 2009
Scientists have used high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to diagnose a genetic disease by completely sequencing all of a patient’s genes.
How plants recognise their siblings
16 October, 2009
With no visible sensory markers, plants are able to recognise plants grown from the same mother. Plants exhibit less competitive behaviour towards their siblings than they do towards strangers.
Turning waste into gold
02 October, 2009
Millions of tons of unwanted waste spewed out by Australia’s power stations, mineral processing plants and municipalities can be re-used to create fertility, health, wealth, beauty and abundance.
Paddock to plate
02 October, 2009
The 2009 Genetically Modified Crops Coexistence Conference (GMCC’09), to be held in Melbourne, Australia, from 10-12 November 2009, is to focus on coexistence between GM and non-GM agricultural supply chains from production level to the marketplace.
Plan to overcome economic isolation
02 October, 2009
Sixty partners from government, the private sector, Aboriginal communities, non-government bodies, research agencies and universities have announced a major bid to overcome the economic disadvantages faced by a million Australians who live in remote areas of the continent.
Biosensor for water, wine and food
01 October, 2009 | Supplied by: CleanFutures
CleanFutures AquaSens has secured funding to finalise prototypes and complete testing of a biosensor technology that is set to revolutionise the testing of water, wine and food throughout the world.
Australian scientist launches authorship management system
17 September, 2009
A Brisbane-based researcher has launched an effective authorship management system that promises to reduce conflict for researchers during their careers.
Insect growth chamber
10 September, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.biocabinets.com.au
Caron's newly designed 25 cu ft Insect Growth Chamber, Model 6025-3, is said to provide a solution for a wide variety of entomological studies.
Y chromosome may not be a dysfunctional loner after all
09 September, 2009
X and Y chromosomes have been shown to exchange DNA, refuting the scientific theory that the two chromosomes do not communicate at all.
