A suite of anti-cancer reformulations developed by researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW), is to be commercialised by new Australian start-up company, WarraPharm.

After a stroke or physical trauma, toxic metal ions flood into brain cells. Seong-Seng Tan has found a way to close the floodgates until the hazard passes. [ + ]

First full genome of the domestic horse sequenced. Sheds light on evolutionary history and human diseases. [ + ]

Banning gene patents could devastate Australian biotechnology industry, says IPTA. [ + ]

Even in the world's worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, Sydney-based Pharmaxis (ASX:PXS) managed to grow and open a new headquarters and factory. [ + ]

Australia's first DeltaVision OMX 3D-Sim Super-Resolution microscope, one of only two in the world, is part of the equipment in the University of Technology, Sydney's new microscopy facilities.

Traditional and next generation sequencing technologies combined for de novo sequence. [ + ]

Cochlear, CSL, Blackmores, Ansell, Biota, HealthScope [ + ]

Associate Professor Rod Cross from The University of Sydney's School of Physics used physics to help convict Gordon Wood for the murder of Caroline Bryne.

A team of Australian sugarcane scientists, funded by the Brisbane-based Cooperative Research Centre for Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology (CRC SIIB) has identified natural glycaemic index (GI) modifiers that have the potential to lower blood sugar levels and help manage type 2 diabetes.

Blackmores (ASX:BKL) shows strong performance, aided by swine flu concerns. [ + ]

Cochlear, CSL, Sonic Healthcare, Ansell, Blackmores, Greencross, Acrux [ + ]

Professor Michael Cowley awarded 2009 Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year for work on obesity and diabetes. [ + ]

The global financial crisis has battered the Australian biotechnology sector, but the signs suggest the storm is passing and the sun could be set to shine again. [ + ]

Ethical reviews for multi-site trials will only require a single approval. [ + ]