LabOnline News

Differences between induced pluripotent and embryonic stem cells

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:36:57 +0000

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.

UQ generates first Australian swine flu vaccine

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:41:19 +0000

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

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:59:07 +0000

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

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:59:17 +0000

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.

PerkinElmer collaborates with Rigaku

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:20:44 +0000

Rigaku and PerkinElmer have announced a co-marketing strategy for their X-ray fluorescence and atomic spectroscopy instruments and solutions.

Food scientists and engineers invited to speak at food industry conference

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:29:04 +0000

Potential speakers and sponsors are invited to express their interest in FoodTech Connect 09 — an exciting new food industry conference that will take place in Sydney on October 22 and 23.

Molecular Devices products to be supplied and serviced by Bio-Strategy

Tue, 26 May 2009 03:49:46 +0000

After 1 June, Molecular Devices products (previously supplied by MDS Analytical Technologies) will be supplied, serviced and supported by Bio-Strategy in both Australia and New Zealand.

Science, innovation and the 2009 Budget

Wed, 13 May 2009 02:42:03 +0000

A $3.1 billion boost in funding over the next four years has been promised to facilitate the government's latest innovation agenda.

Developing a genetic test for pregnancy risks

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:18:26 +0000

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

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:23:06 +0000

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

Australian Academy of Science awards for scientific excellence

Thu, 07 May 2009 02:21:00 +0000

The Australian Academy of Science 2009 winners of distinguished awards for scientific excellence have been announced.

Top Australian and US scientists meet

Thu, 07 May 2009 02:40:36 +0000

Climate change, clean energy research and best practice approaches for providing expert advice to government were among the topics discussed when Prof Penny Sackett met with key US scientific advisers.

Trends in health and medical research funding

Mon, 04 May 2009 03:03:04 +0000

Research Australia has published 'Trends in Health and Medical Research Funding', a statistical overview of expenditure on health and medical research by government, industry and philanthropy.

Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire Biolab

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:21:16 +0000

Scientific equipment and consumables company Biolab has been aquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

$4m boost for cutting-edge research with India

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:59:38 +0000

Round 3 of the $20 million Australia–India Strategic Research Fund has been announced.

New US patent rules have implications for Australian patent holders

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:38:33 +0000

Changes to US patent regulations may have implications for Australian patent holders.

Genomics browser for cancer researchers

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:10:49 +0000

UCSC has developed a Cancer Genomics Browser to assist researchers to understand cancer at the molecular level.

Junk DNA and evolution

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:06:15 +0000

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

CSIRO patents new microscopy method

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:26:45 +0000

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.

Nominations for the NSW Scientist of the Year now open

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:01:29 +0000

Scientisits from all branches of science are encouraged to nominate for the 2009 NSW Scientist of the Year Awards.