Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2013
The University of Adelaide has kicked off a new three-year research project to examine the potential of using adult stem cells in treating multiple sclerosis.
Eat your greens to fight diabetes
Parents the world-over now have more ammunition in getting their kids to eat their greens after researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) found that broccoli boosts the battle against type 2 diabetes.
Queensland develops test for new bird flu strain
Technicians from Pathology Queensland have announced the development of a test for the new strain of bird flue; H7N9.
Mother's milk holds vaccination answer
Antibodies within mother’s milk passed on to her baby may well be the answer as to why childhood vaccinations have been so successful, and why science has battled so bitterly, and often with little success, in tackling chronic infections in adults according to the latest research from the Australian National University (ANU).
Anti-cancer efforts saves 61,000 over two decades
61,000 Australian lives have been saved over the last two decades thanks to improvements in cancer prevention, screening and treatment according to the latest Cancer Council research.
$4 million to boost solar research
The Swinburne University of Technology and CSIRO will carry on ground-breaking solar cell research following a $4 million grant under the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF).
$50 million for Victorian water management
The Victorian Government has earmarked $50 million to deliver a range of water initiatives under the State Budget.
Carbon dioxide to hit 400ppm
Carbon dioxide is set to hit 400 pars per million for the first time in five million years, according to new research coming out of the University of Queensland (UQ).
Chocolate calms finds Swinburne
New research from Swinburne University of Technology has confirmed what millions of chocolate lovers already knew; dark chocolate improves general calmness and contentedness.
New Chief for Queensland Museum
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of Professor Suzanne Miller as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Museum.
Pain is contagious finds Monash
New research from Monash University suggests that pain sensations of others can be felt by some people, just by witnessing their plight.
University coalition launches new education centre
A consortium of Australian education institutions have been awarded a $16 million grant to establish a Science of Learning Research Centre, designed to improve teaching across Australia and around the world.
Top health bodies to offer new award
A new partnership between two of the nation’s most prestigious medical establishments have teamed up to offer a new Award for Excellence.
Printed organs only a decade away
Custom ‘printed’ organs could be only a decade away from being a reality for patients following a breakthrough by a team of University of Wollongong (UOW) scientists.
UTAS secures $27 million in research funding
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) has secured $27 million in research funding for two major projects.