Trial failures a setback to stem cell therapies
21 September, 2009 by Staff WritersTwo recent failed clinical trials have dealt a blow to stem cell research.
UNSW conjures geneticist as new Dean of Science
16 September, 2009 by Tim DeanMerlin Crossley to take Dean's chair at the University of New South Wales in January 2010.
Feature: Keeping in front of the flu
07 September, 2009 by Fiona WylieAt the intersection of biology and chemistry is where Mark von Itzstein focuses his attention, constantly looking for ways to stay one step in front of diseases like influenza.
BioDiem makes progress on influenza vaccine trial
31 August, 2009 by Staff WritersCompletion of phase I clinical trial recruitment for Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine technology.
Sigma-Aldrich offers new stem cell hydrogel kit
14 August, 2009 by Staff WritersBegins sale of HyStem, a customisable synthetic extracellular matrix (ECM) from Glycosan BioSystems.
Xenome adds Cherrington to board
11 August, 2009 by Tim DeanDr Julie Cherrington joins Xenome board as an independent, non-executive director.
Mesoblast seeks TGA tick for stem cell products
23 July, 2009 by Staff WritersMesoblast to apply for regulatory approval of its bone fracture repair products.
Shake up in Australian stem cell research
23 July, 2009 by Tim DeanThe Australian Stem Cell Centre announces new funding scheme with four areas of emphasis.
Stem cell's genetic surprise
25 June, 2009 by Tim DeanAdult muscle stem cells rather than embryonic stem cells could be the key to treating muscular disorders.
Amarillo progresses interferon trial in WA
22 June, 2009 by Staff WritersScreening process completed for phase II clinical trial of interferon to treat influenza.
What alien life might look like
16 June, 2009 by Staff WritersA tiny frozen microbe may hold clues to extraterrestrial life.
New study reveals how plants make eggs
05 June, 2009 by Staff WritersStudy reveals startling new role for the plant hormone auxin
CSL wins $230 million H1N1 vaccine order
01 June, 2009 by Staff WritersCSL subsidiary, Biotherapies, wins multimillion dollar order for Novel A (H1N1) influenza vaccine from the US Government
Sight restored using patients' own stem cells
28 May, 2009 by Staff WritersTherapeutic contact lenses and patients’ own stem cells used to rehabilitate damaged eye surfaces
Do-it-yourself stem cells
13 May, 2009 by Graeme O'NeillAustralian researchers led by Dr Paul Verma have created their own induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells).
