Melbourne researchers discover heart attack gene link
24 May, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerAustralian researchers have determined three genetic loci which are linked to heart attacks.
UQ researchers in bone growth breakthrough
15 May, 2002 by Pete YoungAustralian research on sugars which stimulate stem cells to become bone tissue has resulted in a biological paste that promotes healing of fractures and breaks.
Sleep disorder treatments could help heart patients
15 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergCardiologists may be prescribing sleep disorder treatments to their patients in the next five years, according to reports from the 14th World Congress of Cardiology, held recently in Sydney.
Epilepsy discoveries expand Bionomics patent portfolio
14 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisSouth Australian genomics company Bionomics has expanded its portfolio of potential epilepsy drug targets with the filing of eight new patents.
Mass spec diagnostic developed for ovarian cancer
09 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisMass spectrometry is helping Melbourne researchers develop a diagnostic test for the early detection of ovarian cancer.
Skin cancer device launched
08 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergA device for the early detection of skin cancer has been launched by Sydney-based medical device company, Polartechnics.
Support for Prana Alzheimer's treatment
03 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergPrana Biotechnology's theory for treating Alzheimer's disease with zinc-targeted drugs has won support from a paper published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
Starpharma STD gel in US tests
02 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisThe US government is paying for tests of a Melbourne-developed microbicide gel on macaque monkeys.
Progen's cancer drug in trials
01 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergBrisbane based Progen Industries has moved into Phase II clinical trials for their small molecule cancer drug PI-88.
Peplin researches pancreas
29 April, 2002 by Iain ScottPeplin Biotech has broadened its research pipeline for anti-cancer drugs that target diseases of the pancreas.
AGRF participates in schizophrenia study
26 April, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerThe Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) has played a crucial role in a major international study on the genetic causes of schizophrenia.
Virax HIV trial to begin
24 April, 2002 by Tanya HollisBiopharmaceutical research and development group Virax Holdings has announced it has finished recruiting patients to its HIV treatment trial.
Award for cancer immunology science
22 April, 2002 by Tanya HollisResearch proving that the immune system roams the body hunting out malignancies has led to an international award for a Melbourne scientist.
Aston hired to help transform AustCancer
17 April, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergPerth-based Australian Cancer Technology has appointed Dr Roger Aston, former Peptech CEO, to Executive Chairman to oversee their joint ventures, with London-based drug discovery services company Biofocus, and other cancer therapy projects.
Fear, regulatory black hole block diabetes trials
09 April, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergStringent guidelines and incomplete regulatory guidelines at home are forcing Australian and New Zealand biotechs offshore to test their novel diabetes treatments. But they are discovering that not everyone wants them.
