Industry News
3D printing stem cells to create living tissues
UK scientists have developed a method to 3D print stem cells to form complex living 3D structures — a breakthrough that could potentially revolutionise regenerative medicine. [ + ]
Stem cells 'reprogram' circadian functions, exacerbating ageing
According to Spanish and US scientists, stem cells continue to show rhythmic activity during ageing but reprogram their circadian functions. [ + ]
Improved diagnosis for mitochondrial disease
Scientists have shown how a new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for children with often fatal mitochondrial diseases. [ + ]
2017 SA Science Excellence Award for LBT Innovations
LBT Innovations has been awarded the 2017 SA Science Excellence Award for Excellence in Research Collaboration. [ + ]
New methods for analysing gene function
Newly developed methods to produce and analyse genetic mosaics are expected to allow researchers to induce multispectral genetic mosaics in vertebrate models such as mice and zebrafish. [ + ]
Challenges facing Australian biomedical research
Biomedical research in Australia faces a number of challenges. Real funding for research has been falling over time. And a cascade of issues confront the community. [ + ]
New drug holds promise for therapy-resistant breast cancer
Scientists have identified a first-in-class molecule that shuts down estrogen-sensitive breast cancer. [ + ]
Lizard venom could treat blood clots
An international research team is studying various types of lizard venom as possible treatments for blood-clotting diseases. [ + ]
Bendable batteries can be implanted in the body
Chinese researchers have engineered bendable batteries, suitable for implantation in the human body, which can run on body-inspired liquids such as a normal IV saline solution and a cell-culture medium. [ + ]
Life Sciences Queensland appoints new chairman
Industry group Life Sciences Queensland has appointed Professor Peter Andrews as its new chairman. [ + ]
LBT to trial diabetic foot ulcer prototype
LBT Innovations, an Australian-listed medical technology company, has signed an agreement with Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Vascular and Endovascular Services to use LBT's WoundVue prototype device in a clinical trial. [ + ]
VivaGel BV trials declared a success
Starpharma has announced that its two phase 3 trials of VivaGel BV for prevention of recurrent bacterial vaginosis (rBV) achieved their primary objective, demonstrating statistically significant superiority compared to placebo in preventing rBV based on topline data. [ + ]
Novogen says Cantrixil trial progressing as planned
Novogen, an ASX-listed oncology drug development company, has announced that its phase I clinical trial of Cantrixil in ovarian cancer is progressing as planned. [ + ]
New regenerative tissue technology developed
Scientists have developed a new technology, tissue nano-transfection (TNT), that can generate any cell type of interest for treatment within a patient's own body. [ + ]
La Trobe University joins ASTech
The ARC Training Centre for Portable Analytical Separation Technologies (ASTech) has announced La Trobe University as the latest addition to its university nodes. [ + ]
