Trounson applauds Bracks' stem cell support
28 March, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerVictorian Premier Steve Bracks was courageous for supporting the use of spare IVF embryos for stem cell research, leading researcher Prof Alan Trounson said.
We can't turn our back on research, stem cell forum hears
27 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisNext week's meeting of Australian governments should reopen the debate over therapeutic cloning of human embryos, top stem cell scientists said last night.
Neuro research gets $22m boost
27 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisA new $22 million collaboration has been established to commercialise Australian neuroscience research.
Sydney on the way to producing stem cells
26 March, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergThe director of the private Sydney IVF clinic said the clinic was already well on the way to producing stem cells and within three months it should have its first ones.
Why Trounson changed his views on stem cells
25 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisWhen Australia's best known stem cell researcher told a parliamentary committee on cloning that the nation had enough cell lines to maintain its research needs, even he couldn't foresee how swiftly the scenario would change.
Religions split on stem cell issue
25 March, 2002 by Staff WritersAustralia's Anglican Church faces a split in its ranks with senior ministers at odds over embryonic stem cell research.
Feds can't ban cells
25 March, 2002 by Iain ScottThe Federal government has no constitutional power to ban embryonic stem cell research, even if it wanted to.
Church key to Andrews' position
25 March, 2002 by Pete YoungKevin Andrews, the man accused of having the power to potentially scotch embryonic stem cell research in Australia, certainly can't be accused of ignorant zealotry.
New research casts doubt on adult cell research
15 March, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerA pair of papers published this week in Nature have cast doubts on the ability of adult cells to become stem cells, capable of forming any cell in the body.
BresaGen alliance fast-tracks stem cell program
12 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisAdelaide biotechnology company BresaGen (ASX: BGN) has joined a Canadian imaging technology consortium to help fast-track its therapeutic stem cell delivery program.
Cloning rights coup for Stem Cell Sciences
08 March, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerMelbourne company Stem Cell Sciences has secured the worldwide rights to use technology for therapeutic cloning developed at the Monash Institute for Reproduction and Development and the Centre for Animal Biotechnology at the University of Melbourne.
Synchrotron on track, says Brumby
06 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisSite works on the $157 million Australian Synchrotron Project were set to begin in September, the Victorian Government announced today.
Stem cell ban would drive us offshore: Bresagen CEO
01 March, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergOne of Australia's leading research companies, BresaGen, says it would be forced to move offshore if the use of stem cells for research purposes was banned in Australia.
Victoria indicates a change of heart on stem cell policy
01 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisVictoria's government has backed stem cell research despite its existing ban on embryonic cell studies.
Australian stem cell scientists 'cutting edge'
28 February, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergThe world's leading non-profit funder of diabetes research was in Australia this week (February 27) to seek out Australian stem cell scientists.
