Unknown haemoglobin function discovered
14 November, 2007
The discovery of a previously undetected chemical process within the oxygen-carrying molecule, haemoglobin, could have far-reaching implications for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Volunteers squeeze decades of cancer research into one year
13 November, 2007
Canadian researchers hope to accelerate the war on cancer by tapping into a global network of hundreds of thousands of people volunteering their idle computer time.
Scientists find genetic key to autoimmune diseases
08 November, 2007
The discovery of how the gene Roquin suppresses autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes and lupus could open the way for improved treatments for such conditions, scientists propose.
Research finds cancer drug susceptibility gene
07 November, 2007
Researchers have identified a cancer-prevention gene that influences the success of drug treatment for childhood cancer.
Aussie bedrock indicates origin of earth's atmosphere
06 November, 2007 by Keiran Jones, Journalist
Core samples from the Australian outback have helped American scientists piece together the events that spawned our planet's breathable atmosphere
Scientists find markers for testicular cancer
02 November, 2007
Scientists in the Netherlands have made significant advances in testicular cancer research, by identifying and analysing a set of specific microRNA molecular markers that are involved in the development of testicular tumours.
Soap contamination disrupts fish stocks
02 November, 2007
Low-level soap contaminants in rivers and estuaries can block social recognition in fish and causes their shoals to break up, impacting on their ability to avoid predators and to locate food, according to research which was led by Dr Ashley Ward from the University of Sydney’s School of Biological Sciences.
Report shows growth in Australian biotech
25 October, 2007
A recently released report has identified signs of maturity in Australian biotechnology along with a continued need for early stage investment.
Exploring ‘bench to bedside’ investment opportunities
25 October, 2007
The Health Partnerships for the Future event, hosted by UQ’s Faculty of Health Sciences, will be held on Tuesday 30 October at Brisbane Customs House.
Antarctic genes incorporated into frost-resistant wheat
15 October, 2007
The Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre (MPBCRC) has announced its intention to develop genetically modified (GM) wheat with enhanced tolerance to frost, to help combat concerns over frost damage to crops.
Micro-algae could provide clean energy
12 October, 2007
An Australian scientist is leading an international consortium to develop solar-powered bio-reactors and micro-algae as possible sources of energy, which could see some of our future fuel and possibly water needs being generated while absorbing CO2.
Volunteers sought for study
11 October, 2007
Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall is seeking volunteers to take part in a potentially ground-breaking study.
Biosensor detects avian influenza virus in minutes
05 October, 2007
Quick identification of avian influenza infection in poultry is critical to controlling outbreaks, but current detection methods can require several days to produce results
Defanging viruses
05 October, 2007
Researchers may be able to tinker with a single amino acid of an enzyme that helps viruses multiply to render them harmless, according to molecular biologists who say the discovery could pave the way for a fast and cheap method of making vaccines
The something in the nothingness
04 October, 2007
Recent studies have shown that a vacuum, previously thought of as a state of total nothingness, is really filled with energy-hungry ‘virtual particles’ that could interfere with high energy collision experiments.
