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    Vale Malcolm Simons 27/01/2012 11:28:00

    Malcolm Simons, pioneer of so-called ‘junk’ DNA, has passed away, succumbing to multiple myeloma at the age of 73.
    Malcolm Simons, pioneer of so-called ‘junk’ DNA, has passed away, succumbing to multiple myeloma at the age of 73.
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    A promise to a dying friend turns to a quest for a cure 27/01/2012 10:47:00

    It began with a promise to a dying friend and became a dedicated quest for a cure for cancer ... and a fundraiser to help.
    It began with a promise to a dying friend and became a dedicated quest for a cure for cancer ... and a fundraiser to help.
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    Xenome raises soothing $8m for pain treatment trial 27/01/2012 10:17:00

    Brisbane-based biopharma Xenome Limited has secured $8m in funding from its major investors to pay for a clinical trial of a synthetic peptide as a pain inhibitor.
    Brisbane-based biopharma Xenome Limited has secured $8m in funding from its major investors to pay for a clinical trial of a synthetic peptide as a pain inhibitor.
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    Australian Life Scientist January/February edition out now 25/01/2012 11:39:00

    In this issue: Lorne 2012; the war on superbugs; microRNAs; streamlining drug development; stem cell therapy; and more.
    In this issue: Lorne 2012; the war on superbugs; microRNAs; streamlining drug development; stem cell therapy; and more.
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    Epigenetic markers point towards ovarian cancer diagnostic 24/01/2012 11:19:00

    The discovery of new epigenetic markers present in a majority of ovarian cancers could lead to improved early diagnosis of the deadly disease.
    The discovery of new epigenetic markers present in a majority of ovarian cancers could lead to improved early diagnosis of the deadly disease.
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    BioProspect tightens its focus 24/01/2012 10:33:00

    After suffering two costly delays, BioProspect (ASX:BPO) is refocusing on gaining local regulatory approval for its lead animal health product.
    After suffering two costly delays, BioProspect (ASX:BPO) is refocusing on gaining local regulatory approval for its lead animal health product.
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    Chardonnay genome project seeks to improve wine 20/01/2012 10:56:00

    A joint effort by the Australian Wine Research Institute and the University of British Columbia will sequence 15 varieties of the world’s most popular wine grape.
    A joint effort by the Australian Wine Research Institute and the University of British Columbia will sequence 15 varieties of the world’s most popular wine grape.
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    Grant Watch 16/01/2012 11:36:00

    Our regular roundup of news and announcements in the wild world of scientific and health & medical research grants and funding.
    Our regular roundup of news and announcements in the wild world of scientific and health & medical research grants and funding.
More >Biomedical
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    Vale Malcolm Simons 27/01/2012 11:28:00

    Malcolm Simons, pioneer of so-called ‘junk’ DNA, has passed away, succumbing to multiple myeloma at the age of 73.
    Malcolm Simons, pioneer of so-called ‘junk’ DNA, has passed away, succumbing to multiple myeloma at the age of 73.
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    Research on deadly H5N1 influenza strain halted 23/01/2012 11:24:00

    Scientists working on a highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus have voluntarily called a 60-day moratorium on their research to give governments and organisations time to prepare for their results.
    Scientists working on a highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus have voluntarily called a 60-day moratorium on their research to give governments and organisations time to prepare for their results.
More >Bioinformatics
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    Feature: Catching the sequencing bug 04/01/2012 08:00:00

    Dr Tony Papenfuss has shifted his energies from astrophysics to bioinformatics, and is about to tackle the itchy problem of sequencing the scabies genome.
    Dr Tony Papenfuss has shifted his energies from astrophysics to bioinformatics, and is about to tackle the itchy problem of sequencing the scabies genome.
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    What goes around: cyclotron opens in Sydney 06/12/2011 15:25:00

    The National Imaging Facility (NIF) Research Cyclotron was officially opened today, bringing the radioisotope production, radiolabelling and biomedical imagery to life science researchers.
    The National Imaging Facility (NIF) Research Cyclotron was officially opened today, bringing the radioisotope production, radiolabelling and biomedical imagery to life science researchers.
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