Research project to produce fish-free omega-3
27 October, 2026SCU researchers are investigating how to grow omega-3-producing microorganisms more cheaply through precision fermentation.
Biotech manufacturing facility opens in Brisbane
26 October, 2026ENTRI, a purpose-built multimodal facility which will enable biotech companies to manufacture products onsite, is now officially open in Brisbane.
Biodegradable smart patch can detect and treat blood clots
26 October, 2026Researchers have developed a biodegradable smart patch that detects pressure changes and releases blood clot-dissolving medication when activated by ultrasound.
Cancer drug enters clinical trials based on a false mechanism
13 October, 2026A cancer drug currently being tested in patients appears to have entered clinical trials based on an incorrect understanding of how it works.
Terumo K-Pack Embrace active safety needle
09 October, 2026The K-Pack Embrace active safety needle is packaged in a rigid cap and case container, designed to protect the needle through the product life cycle until the point of use.
Could this 'nanobone' material allow children to regrow bone?
30 September, 2026Australian scientists believe they have found an alternative to invasive bone graft procedures in children — procedures that have changed little in over 50 years.
Existing medicines could help treat deadly childhood dementia
24 September, 2026Australian researchers have identified several existing TGA‑approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia.
mRNA therapy found to prevent recurrence of melanoma
21 August, 2026Merck and Moderna have announced positive topline results from their Phase 3 trial of a personalised mRNA skin cancer therapy.
High doses of fertility drug linked to pregnancy risks
14 August, 2026High doses of clomiphene citrate, accumulated over multiple fertility treatment cycles, could increase the risk of pregnancy loss.
Bird flu vaccine to be rolled out to "priority" species
12 August, 2026 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Government has announced the imminent rollout of a vaccine to protect some of Australia's most vulnerable native birds from the H5 bird flu.
Breast augmentation procedure uses 3D-printed scaffolds
11 August, 20263D-printed scaffold technology from medtech company BellaSeno has been used in a primary breast augmentation procedure at Macquarie University as part of a pivotal trial.
Could 'fusion proteins' reduce errors in a promising gene-editing tool?
08 May, 2026Gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 is used, among many things, to engineer new cancer immunotherapies. Now, Australian scientists believe they've made it safer.
Ecopha Biotech announces strategic cross-border model
01 May, 2026To commercialise its ecopha.bio technology for a Pongamia-based bioeconomy, Australian company Ecopha Biotech has announced an Australia–India strategy.
$96m RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility opens in NSW
30 April, 2026The new 4500 sqm RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct will produce new and existing RNA therapeutics.
Cartherics and Catalent announce enhanced partnership
23 April, 2026To support immune cell therapy products for the treatment of cancer and endometriosis, Australian biotech Cartherics has announced an enhanced partnership with Catalent.
