Patent for BioProspect
Monday, 20 October, 2008
Brisbane company BioProspect (ASX: BPO) has been granted a patent on its Termilone product for termite control.
Termoline is based on ermophilone oil, extracted from the native Australian tree False Sandalwood.
The oil acts as both a toxic agent on termites and a repellant, but has shown low toxicity in mammalian species.
The company is also developing a range of Bioeffectives for the animal health and nutrition markets.
Australia's first cases of H5 avian influenza confirmed
Positive results for H5 avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in two seabirds found in...
AusBiotech partners with Tenmile
Designed to support Australia's homegrown life sciences innovation, AusBiotech has announced...
Australian CDC issues update in wake of Ebola outbreak
After the WHO determined the outbreak of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda to be a public health...
