Life Scientist > Biotechnology

Reengineering the immune system to kill cancer

28 May, 2018 by Mansi Gandhi

CAR-T immunotherapy has the potential to revolutionise the way certain cancers are treated but challenges associated with cost and complexity of these therapies have limited widespread adoption.


Bioengineers build better beta peptides

11 May, 2018

For the first time, Australian scientists have shown it is possible to attach self-assembling beta peptides onto different organic molecules.


Small biotechs dominate in microbiome-targeted therapies

27 April, 2018

With smaller biotech companies dominating the pipeline for microbiome-targeted therapeutics, large pharma firms are eager to jump on the bandwagon.


New additive biomanufacturing centre launched

26 April, 2018

The Australian Research Council has launched a new training centre focused on developing next-generation biomanufacturing technologies.


Antibody-based lung fibrosis therapy gets a redesign

19 April, 2018

AdAlta has announced major improvements to the design of its preclinical therapy for lung fibrosis which have enhanced the drug's potency and extended its half-life.


New initiative to propel MTP SMEs

18 April, 2018

The SME Strategic Innovation Initiative will help Australian medical technology and pharmaceutical companies better prepare themselves to engage with multinational companies.


Australia's biotech boom to continue

16 April, 2018

The Australian life sciences and biotech industry is witnessing a resurgence in activity, which is expected to continue over the next 12 months.


ReCell saves skin, reduces treatment costs for burn victims

12 April, 2018

AVITA Medical has conducted a pivotal clinical trial demonstrating the effectiveness of its ReCell Autologous Cell Harvesting Device in the treatment of second-degree burns.


CWE SAR-1000 Small Animal Ventilator with SAR-COMM software package

12 April, 2018

The SAR-1000 Small Animal Ventilator, from CWE, offers a simple and intuitive interface which can be used in conjunction with a variety of different small animals. It delivers respiratory parameters through the use of sensors for airflow and pressure.


Clinical study commences for brain cancer drug

11 April, 2018

Kazia Therapeutics' small molecule inhibitor is being developed to treat glioblastoma multiforme — the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer.


Phospholipid formulation found to relieve PMS

10 April, 2018

A clinical study has indicated the positive effects of Lipogen PMS, a natural phospholipid formulation, in treating and relieving premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms.


Immutep enters clinical trial collaboration, raises $6.85m

21 March, 2018

The clinical trial will evaluate the combination of Immutep's lead immunotherapy product candidate with MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy in several different solid tumours.


Skin regeneration trial commences in China

20 March, 2018

AVITA Medical has announced the commencement of a clinical trial of its ReCell regenerative medicine technology in the treatment of second-degree burns in China.


Liver inflammation reduced in NASH patients

14 March, 2018

Biopharmaceutical company Immuron has announced a new treatment for LPS-related inflammation, based around its development drug IMM-124E.


Biotech spin-off brings together microbes and genomics

13 March, 2018

Newly established biotechnology company Microomics has a speciality in metagenomics — the complete genomic analysis of a sample.


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