Distributed computing to be used for anthrax research
20 February, 2002 by Peter SayerIn your idle moments, your computer can now join the search for a cure for anthrax.
Light science aids life science
19 February, 2002 by Pete YoungA $1.6 million research centre in Queensland will put advanced photonics tools like laser tweezers in the hands of life science researchers.
Optiscan counts the cash in wake of Pentax deal
19 February, 2002 by Tanya HollisOPTISCAN has banked its first installment from the $AUD19.6 million Pentax endomicroscope deal announced last week.
London calling for local biotechs
18 February, 2002 by Pete YoungThe London Stock Exchange is spruiking for business from Australian biotech companies who want to transmute their intellectual property into financial capital.
The chips are down 'almost' for IBM Blue Gene project
18 February, 2002 by Tanya HollisOne of IT giant IBM's key researchers was in Australia this week to tout the progress of the company's $US100 million Blue Gene project.
Research and business meet on new Cerylid board
18 February, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerCerylid Biosciences has appointed a scientific advisory board made up of big players from the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
Optiscan strikes 'company-making' deal with Pentax
18 February, 2002 by Tanya HollisOptiscan Imaging's flexible confocal microscope technology is to be developed and commercialised by marketed by Asahi Optical in a $20 million deal.