The ongoing drama that is debate over the hobbit fossils of Flores has been reignited by a recent paper suggesting H. floresiensis is actually H. sapiens suffering from cretinism. An interesting theory or a 'travesty'?

Exhibitors on the Australian Pavilion at BIO 2008 in San Diego

A 375 million-year-old fossil fish has been discovered with embryo and umbilical cord attached.

Alan Harvey will discuss neurotrauma research, Cliff Richard and the role of music in the evolution of the modern mind at the ANS meeting this week.

The January/February 2008 issue of Australian Life Scientist is out now.

ReWire Therapies can probably boast one of the most impressive groups of company directors to be found in any biotechnology venture in Australia.

The federal government has appointed the chairs of the 13 assessment panels being established under the controversial research quality framework (RQF) system.

A strong link has been found between susceptibility to developing lupus and an alteration in CR2 protein function.

The Australian Stem Cell Centre is studying an alternative approach to treating spinal cord damage using acellular dermal matrix processing. Fiona Wylie spoke to the ASCC's Kathy Traienedes.

Australia's Nanostructural Analysis Network Organisation (NANO) was established four years ago to provide top-tier microscopy services for Australian scientists.

Leading immunologist Professor Ron Penny was so impressed with the potential of a proprietary probiotic, he joined the company.