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Parse Biosciences Announces FFPE-compatible Barcoding Technology for Whole Transcriptome Single Cell Analysis

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New method enables single cell discovery from archived tissue samples, expanding access to translational and clinical research SEATTLE–BUSINESS WIRE– Parse Biosciences, the leading provider of scalable and accessible single cell sequencing solutions, today announced a breakthrough technology that unlocks the full potential of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples. By enabling whole transcriptome capture from archived tissues … Continued

A Decade of Recognition: 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize Winners Announced

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian Mental Health Prize, a decade of recognising Australians whose leadership, research, and lived experience have transformed how we understand and respond to mental health.  Since its establishment in 2016 by UNSW Sydney, the Prize has honoured advocates, clinicians, researchers, peer workers and community leaders who have … Continued

Swiss-Based Debiopharm Seeks to Boost Innovation in Japanese Cancer Research Through the New “Ideal Japan” Program

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After 20 years of the prestigious JCA (Japanese Cancer Association) Mauvernay Award in Japan, Debiopharm is now transitioning its longstanding support for Japanese research to the new IDEAL Japan initiative The “Innovation Debiopharm Academia Life Science” (IDEAL) program is designed to financially and scientifically support academic research with the goal of accelerating the translation of … Continued

A natural breakthrough in protecting cereals and field crops

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Syngenta and Amoeba SA to develop and commercialize biocontrol solutions for EU and UK Chassieu, France Basel, Switzerland , Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amoebas. These single-celled microorganisms are now at the heart of one of agriculture’s latest biological innovation – a bio-fungicide capable of protecting wheat and other cereal crops from crippling fungal … Continued

Threads in Time: Designers and personalities step up for young Australians with cancer

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Some of Australia’s best-known fashion brands and best-dressed personalities are uniting to raise vital funds for young cancer patients through Threads in Time — a new online fashion auction launched by the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF). The auction features exclusive garments and accessories donated by Julie Bishop, Bec Judd, Annabel Crabb, Allegra Spender, Jo Hall, … Continued

Healthscope nurses and midwives to hold stop-work rally

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WHAT: ANMF (Vic Branch) members’ four-hour stop-work and community rally for fair pay and conditions  WHEN: Thursday 20 November, 12.45pm – 4.15pm. Rally to start at 2.00pm.  WHERE:   Melbourne: outside Melbourne Private Hospital, Royal Parade, Parkville   Geelong: outside Geelong Clinic, 98 Townsend Road, St Albans Park   Healthscope nurses and midwives will for the first time stop work for up to four hours on Thursday 20 November to rally for fair pay … Continued

MEDIA ALERT AND RELEASE – New campaign urges Tasmanians to ‘get tested and get cured’ of hepatitis C

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MEDIA ALERT WHAT Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Rebecca White will launch Hepatitis Australia’s new national campaign – Appointment, Blood Test, Cure – ‘ABC for the New You’  to encourage Australians to get tested and get cured of hepatitis C. WHO Andrea Pizzie, Hepatitis Australia The Hon Rebecca White, Assistant Minister for Health … Continued

Dementia Australia supports Yea, Alexandra, Eildon and Kinglake

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Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Yea between 2 and 5 December.    It is estimated there are almost 110,600 people living with dementia in Victoria. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 216,400 … Continued

$300,000 awarded to promote dementia awareness in diverse communities

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Dementia Australia has today announced the recipients of the 2025 Diversity Small Grant program, awarding more than $300,000 to 10 Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse community groups and organisations across Australia.  Each of the recipients were awarded up to $30,000 each to fund activities to build greater dementia awareness in their … Continued