Industry News
Protein in umbilical cord blood boosts brain function
Researchers have discovered a protein in human umbilical cord blood that could be used for the treatment of age-associated declines in mental ability. [ + ]
TGA approval for CSL Behring's Haemophilia A Treatment
CSL Behring has announced that the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved AFSTYLA, a recombinant single chain coagulation factor VIII (rFVIIISingleChain) in patients with haemophilia A. [ + ]
Organs-on-chips market could grow to AU$155.8m
Currently worth a few million dollars, the emerging organs-on-chips market could grow between 38% and 57% and reach AU$79.91m to AU$155.8m by 2022, predicts research and consulting company Yole. [ + ]
R&D Tax Incentive cap to hamper commercialisation, industry says
Australian biotech and medical associations have come together to urge the government to "not devastate" the Australian MTP (medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical) sector "by gutting the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive". [ + ]
Tapping plant pharmacopeia for better drugs
Geneticists have come up with an effective way of using plant pharmacopeia to produce more effective drugs. [ + ]
Producing oil in plant leaves
Researchers have successfully produced oil in the leaves, stems and seeds of plants, in a significant breakthrough for the renewable oils industry. [ + ]
Australia and China partner on fusion energy research
The Australian National University and the University of South China have agreed to work together on fusion energy research, with the prospect of Australia providing China with its first plasma stellarator device. [ + ]
Gastrointestinal cancer breakthrough made by Australian scientists
Australian scientists have discovered that inhibiting a protein called HCK (hematopoietic cell kinase) can suppress the growth of gastrointestinal tumours. [ + ]
Zika vaccine clinical trial launched
Themis Bioscience, an Austrian biotech company developing prophylactic vaccines against emerging tropical infectious diseases, is testing a vaccine for the Zika virus. [ + ]
New facility for Australian–Indian nanobiotechnology centre
The world's first dedicated nanobiotechnology research centre recently underwent an expansion. [ + ]
Teguar medical-grade computers launch in Australia
Industrial computer manufacturer Teguar Computers is opening an office in Australia. [ + ]
The genetics of depression: volunteers wanted
If you're over 18 and you've been treated for clinical depression, you're invited to join a global investigation into the genetic origins of this common and devastating mental illness. [ + ]
Funding boost for two medical device companies
Two Australian medical companies have received government funding to fast-track commercialisation. [ + ]
New health research partnership announced
The Victorian State Government and the Global Health Alliance Melbourne have partnered to start the first ever Melbourne Landscape Study. [ + ]
OMNIlife science and Global Orthopaedic Technology sign licensing deal
OMNIlife science and Global Orthopaedic Technology have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for OMNI's APEX Knee Implants for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. [ + ]
