Life Scientist > Biotechnology

Norwood Abbey patent success

11 June, 2002 by Tanya Hollis

Australian technology enabling the collection of intracellular fluid for analyte measurement without the use of a needle has gained a United States patent.


A new name for MicroMedical

07 June, 2002 by Tanya Hollis

Artificial heart developer MicroMedical Industries has announced it plans to change its name to Ventracor.


Farmacule sets down roots for new technology

07 June, 2002 by Pete Young

A two-pronged business strategy is showing promise for Australia's leading player in molecular farming, Farmacule Bioindustries.


Anadis claims oral vaccine delivery breakthrough

06 June, 2002 by Melissa Trudinger

Claims of a breakthrough technique for delivering oral vaccines and pharmaceuticals to the stomach wall have been made by Melbourne company Anadis.


No GE-free zones for Victoria

06 June, 2002 by Melissa Trudinger

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that it will not be seeking to create genetic engineering-free (GE-free) zones in Victoria, at least for the time being.


EpiTan signs with US group to develop formula

06 June, 2002 by Tanya Hollis

Tanning drug developer EpiTan has signed a collaborative agreement with a United State research institute to create a sustained-release version of its formulation.


Device network, AusBiotech join forces

06 June, 2002 by Melissa Trudinger

The Medical Device Network (MDN) has joining forces with peak body AusBiotech to officially become a program of the industry organisation.


OTGR gets tough on GM field trials

05 June, 2002 by Melissa Trudinger

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has moved to tighten procedures for post-harvest monitoring and strengthen the management of GM field trials performed under the new regulatory system.


EvoGenix partners with BresaGen

04 June, 2002 by Iain Scott

Biotech start-up EvoGenix has teamed with Adelaide-based company BresaGen to work on a protein biopharmaceutical project.


New procedure for those that kneed it

04 June, 2002 by Claire Doble

A new procedure for knee replacement, in which cultured cartilage cells grow themselves into place, is available now for Australian patients.


Antisense offers key to new MS treatment

04 June, 2002 by Melissa Trudinger

A new way to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) with antisense drugs is being developed by Melbourne company Antisense Therapeutics with the assistance of its US partner Isis Pharmaceuticals.


Eye researcher wins award

04 June, 2002 by Tanya Hollis

Dedication to warding off a common form of blindness has earned a Melbourne ophthalmologist the 2002 Amgen Medical Researcher Award.


GroPep restructures, outlines new directions

04 June, 2002 by Tanya Hollis

Adelaide growth factor biobusiness GroPep has laid out its path to profits by announcing plans to concentrate on growing its pharmaceutical cell culture division.


Greenpeace launches GE shopping guide

03 June, 2002 by Claire Doble

Australian cookbook icon Margaret Fulton joined Greenpeace at Sydney's Fox Studios on Friday last week to launch the environmental campaigner's True Food Guide book.


Trans-Tasman biotech collaborations sought

03 June, 2002 by Pete Young

New Zealand's political leadership is declaring the Land of the Long White Cloud open for collaborative ventures with Australia's biotech sector.


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