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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mouse ventilator
07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: SDR Scientific
Mice can be ventilated while myocardial infarctions are induced with the HSE-HA MiniVent.
CSIRO patents new microscopy method
06 April, 2009
CSIRO has patented an improved microscopy method that could help scientists create better targeted pharmaceuticals by allowing them to accurately measure the size and shape of proteins.
Junk DNA and evolution
06 April, 2009
Murdoch scientists have hypothesised that DNA junk is essential for evolution.
Hard proof that clean-up works
01 April, 2009
Concrete proof that Australia can clean up highly contaminated sites thoroughly, safely and economically is emerging from a new national program.
Minimising the spread of Hendra virus
01 April, 2009
Groundbreaking CSIRO research into how the deadly Hendra virus spreads promises to save the lives of both horses and humans in the future.
Guidelines to help detect and study counterfeit medicines
23 March, 2009
A significant proportion of drugs consumed in the developing world are of poor quality, many of which are counterfeit, according to a group of international experts who have published guidelines to help detect these questionable drugs.
Lab-on-a-chip identifies how cancer cells detach
20 March, 2009
Johns Hopkins engineers have invented a lab-on-a-chip that could be used to help discern how cancer cells detach from neighbouring tissue and spread throughout the body.
A machine to accurately control chromosomal separation
12 March, 2009
University of Washington researchers are helping to understand a nanoscale machine that can separate chromosomes before cell division and could provide insight into chromosomal diseases, like Down Syndrome.
Creating controlled 3D microtissues
11 March, 2009
Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory can control how cells connect and assemble into three-dimensional, multicellular microtissues.
