Insight into soybean could help green crops
13 April, 2010 by Tim DeanSoybean is a remarkable plant, not only a protein rich food crop, but also usable in manifold industrial applications, such as the production of biofuel, emulsifiers, paints and even lipstick.
ChemGenex on path to diagnostic for approval of anti-leukaemia drug
13 April, 2010 by Tim DeanChemGenex working with FDA on validating a diagnostic that will allow anti-leukaemia drug, Omapro, to be approved.
Australian biotech market watch 07/04/10
07 April, 2010 by Tim DeanNews of a further awakening economy and the possibility of more interest rate rises has seen the All Ordinaries nudge up another 11.5 points in morning trading to 4,985, primarily driven by IT and utilities.
Nerve growth factor could yield new breed of painkillers
06 April, 2010 by Staff WritersNerve growth factor an important target for new painkillers, but it's not without its risks, says analysts.
Australian biotechs to benefit from US health care bill
06 April, 2010 by Tim DeanThe new 12 year exclusive market protection on new biologics a boon for biotechnology in Australia.
Bias in scientific publishing rife
01 April, 2010 by Tim DeanA reluctance to publish negative results is leading to a troubling bias in scientific journals.
Clinuvel to commence trial of afamelanotide in the US
30 March, 2010 by Tim DeanPhase II trial to test effectiveness of afamelanotide in treating erythropoietic protoporphyria.
Living Cell Technology to begin phase II diabetes trial
30 March, 2010 by Tim DeanNew clinical trial for type I diabetes treatment using xenotransplantation of pig cells to begin in New Zealand.
Ocean microbes combat plastic pollution
29 March, 2010 by Staff WritersResearchers are investigating microbes that break down plastics as a means of controlling ocean pollution.
Compound screening for drug development made simpler
26 March, 2010 by Staff WritersNew filters weed out false positive drug candidates making drug discovery cheaper and more efficient.
EU patents to arrive in two years
25 March, 2010 by Staff WritersAn effective European Union-wide patent and patent court has been on everyone’s wish list since the 1970s – and the dream may finally be coming true.
Phosphagenics partners with US firm to market OTC drugs
24 March, 2010 by Tim DeanPhosphagenics and US-based Quigley form joint venture, Phusion Laboratories, to market over-the-counter products.
ChemGenex hits FDA speed bump for Omapro
23 March, 2010 by Tim DeanFDA rules that a diagnostic test is needed prior to approval of anti-leukaemia drug, Omapro.
Australian biotech market watch 19/03/10
19 March, 2010 by Tim DeanCochlar, CSL, ResMed, Living Cell Technology, Mesoblast
Biotechnology Directory opens portal to the life sciences industry
18 March, 2010 by Staff WritersAustralian Life Scientist Biotechnology Directory launches providing portal to the Australian biotechnology community.
