ComBio 2003: The hard truth about salt resistance
07 October, 2003 by Graeme O'Neill'Durum' means 'hard' in Latin -- but for wheatgrowers who have tried to grow high-value, high-protein durum wheats in the semi-arid regions of Victoria, SA an WA semi-arid zone, durum wheats are in the too-hard basket.
Biotech demand will continue to grow: analyst
07 October, 2003 by Melissa TrudingerThe recent upswing in biotech share prices has acted as a trigger point for the increase in investment in the sector, according to sector analyst and BioShares co-editor David Blake.
Ventracor to benefit from US reimbursement decision
03 October, 2003 by Tanya HollisA United States decision to approve reimbursement of Ventricular Assist Devices has come as good news to Australian artificial heart developer Ventracor (ASX:VCR).
pSivida raises $6.5m, raises stake in UK subsid
03 October, 2003 by Tanya HollisBiomedical nanotechnology company pSivida (ASX:PSD) will strengthen its stake in its United Kingdom operating subsidiary following a AUD$6.5 million capital raising, the biotech announced today.
Biota strengthens Sankyo agreement
03 October, 2003 by Tanya HollisBiota Holdings' (ASX:BTA) second-generation influenza program has leap-frogged into clinical trials thanks to a partnership with a Japanese competitor.
UK investors double EQiTX war chest
02 October, 2003 by Tanya HollisTechnology investment company EQiTX (ASX:EQX) has more than doubled its cash reserves with a successful AUD$2.7 million capital raising, raised mostly through investors in the United Kingdom.
BioDiem options eye treatment peptide
02 October, 2003 by Tanya HollisMelbourne pharmaceutical development company BioDiem has taken an option over research involving the use of a peptide to treat major retinal diseases and age-related blindness.
Monsanto opens Qld research centre
01 October, 2003 by Melissa TrudingerMonsanto has opened a biotechnology research centre in Queensland to support its cotton product stewardship program.
VRI Biomedical completes Progastrim study
01 October, 2003 by Melissa TrudingerVRI Biomedical has completed a preliminary study demonstrating that their probiotic product Progastrim, which contains a proprietary strain of Lactobacillus fermentum, reduced respiratory symptoms in elite athletes.
Researchers call for FMD vaccine project
01 October, 2003 by Graeme O'NeillBritain's disastrous epidemic of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in 2001 cost the UK economy an estimated AUD$18 billion, and confirmed the what international veterinary authorities had feared: their insurance against the world's worst livestock disease had lapsed.
pSiMedica receives nod from US Patent Office
01 October, 2003 by Melissa TrudingerpSiMedica, the UK-based subsidiary of Perth nanotechnology company pSivida, has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent Office for "smart" drug delivery technology.
Metabolic adds pain compound to drug roster
01 October, 2003 by Graeme O'NeillMelbourne biotech Metabolic Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MBP) is looking for a fast and pain-free path to market for the latest addition to its IP portfolio: a potent peptide from cone-shell venom that shows great promise in the treatment of chronic, intractable nerve pain.
Cochlear JV making new noise in hearing technology
30 September, 2003 by Melissa TrudingerBionic ear pioneer Cochlear has formed a joint venture, Cochlear Acoustics, with Swiss hearing aid company Phonak Group to develop new technology combining implant technology with acoustic capabilities.
Cryptome Pharma files for IPO
29 September, 2003 by Iain ScottMelbourne-based Cryptome Pharmaceuticals has launched its first public share offer, filing a prospectus to list on the ASX in October.
BioGlobal in USDA deal
29 September, 2003 by Graeme O'NeillBrisbane 'green' agbiotech company BioGlobal has signed a cooperative R&D agreement with the US Department of Agriculture to develop its 'killer application' -- a cocktail of volatile floral compounds to lure noctuid moth pests to a lethal rendezvous
