Two of our distant relatives in the genus Homo are believed to have existed together in eastern Africa for almost half a million years.

'Tumour paint' 500 times more sensitive than MRI, study claims.

A new cancer research facility will be built at the University of NSW.

This four volume set is dedicated to the understanding of the mouse and its role in scientific research.

The 11th International Congress on Human Genetics has secured a world-class line-up, not the least of whom is Elizabeth Blackburn. She's looking forward to returning to her former home to reveal more about the activity of her pet subject, telomerase.

US venture capitalist Osagie Imasogie told AusBiotech 2005 that biotech companies need to get aggressive when it comes to finding opportunities.

Australia's best-known and most venerable medical research institute, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Parkville, Melbourne, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Graeme O'Neill interviewed the Hall's former director, Prof Sir Gustav Nossal, and his successor, Prof Suzanne Cory, about the institute's history and their view of science in Australia today.