Industry News
New outbreak, but wheat virus fears could prove unfounded
A fourth outbreak of wheat streak mosaic virus, detected in research crops in Victoria today, has raised concerns that the virus may become a wider problem. [ + ]
GTG expands testing services
Genetic Technologies (ASX: GTG) has expanded the range of testing services it can offer through the acquisition of animal testing service Genetic Science Services (GSS). [ + ]
Converting intellectual curiosity into national assets
A lack of true partnering between universities and private industry is standing in the way of improving Australia's GDP according to the Australasian head of telecommunications giant Alcatel.
[ + ]Plenty of scope for new gene discovery
What does a scientist do when he has a really interesting gene with blockbuster potential, but no clue about its function? [ + ]
Value of universities identifying research priorities
The $105 million Queensland Bioscience Precinct is an important example of the type of synergy and leverage that can be achieved by different groups working together, according to University of Queensland (UQ) Vice-Chancellor and Chair of the Group of Eight universities, Professor John Hay.
[ + ]Shrink-proof sheep
Shrinkage of woolen garments on 'wash-day' could soon be reduced dramatically following the discovery that wool shrinkage (felting) is a heritable trait that can be manipulated through selective sheep breeding.
[ + ]CSIRO reeling after wheat virus outbreak
It's a nightmare scenario -- scientists forced to destroy months, even years of their labour to combat an outbreak of a virus never seen in Australia. And it has just happened at CSIRO Plant Industry, where thousands of plants have recently been destroyed to combat the wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV), a cereal plant pathogen that has never before been identified in Australia. [ + ]
GM pioneer points to thaw in public opposition
There are signs that, even in the UK and Europe, consumer and political attitudes towards GM crops and foods are thawing, according to the scientist who has led the global campaign for GM agriculture, Prof Channapatna S Prakash. [ + ]
Australian consumers don't mind GM: survey
A new survey suggests the great 'Frankenfood' scare could be over in Australia before it has even begun. [ + ]
Back GM or see our agriculture markets wilt, conference told
Australia runs the risk of being left behind if it does not adopt the production of GM crops, according to two recent reports presented at this week's Ag-Biotech Forum in Melbourne. [ + ]
NSW companies dominate fourth-round BIF funding
More than 40 organisations -- nearly half of them in NSW -- will share nearly $AUD10 million from the fourth round of the federal government's Biotechnology Innnovation Fund (BIF) grants announced today. [ + ]
Ambri tightens its belt, looks for cash
Medical diagnostics company Ambri is striving to tap fresh funding sources while engaging in further staff and cost cutbacks to stretch dwindling cash reserves. [ + ]
Biotechnology in the bush
The wide range of views on genetically modified (GM) crops will be aired next week as the 2003 Biotechnology Innovation Festival highlights various aspects of biotechnology in regional Australia from veterinary and medical sciences to pharmacy, agriculture and the environment.
[ + ]HIV study returns good results for Biota technology
Impressive US test results which indicate the effectiveness of a potential anti-HIV/AIDS drug is generating good news on three levels for anti-viral specialist Biota Holdings. [ + ]
Radioecology study to benefit tropical nations
A Northern Territory radioecology study being conducted by ANSTO will substantially improve environmental risk assessments in tropical nations across the world.
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