Southbank TAFE sets up biotech course
20 June, 2007 by Kate McDonaldNew course for science grads looking for hands-on experience.
Polyoleosins: close sesame
18 June, 2007 by Graeme O'NeillNZ researchers have developed a potential biological solution to prevent lipids being transformed into trans fats.
GSK ramps up cancer pipeline
18 June, 2007 by Kate McDonaldGSK to launch up to five major cancer drugs in next three years.
Big money spent badly
15 June, 2007 by Staff WritersPharma market to double in value but more needs to be spent on R&D and less on sales and marketing - PwC report.
BioPharmica to offer IPO
14 June, 2007 by Kate McDonaldBioPharmica intends to offer an IPO on one of its spin-off companies, Cortical Dynamics.
GM wheat trial approved
14 June, 2007 by Kate McDonaldDrought-proof wheat lines will be trialled at two sites in Victoria.
Siemens expands diagnostics service
12 June, 2007 by Kate McDonald"World's first" diagnostics company up and running.
Clinuvel gets early nod on sun drug
12 June, 2007 by Kate McDonaldClinuvel moves into Phase III for sun intolerance drug earlier than expected.
Fighting bird flu with RNAi
08 June, 2007 by Graeme O'NeillScientists at CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong have launched a potentially revolutionary research project aimed at reducing the threat of the lethal H5N1 avian influenza virus.
The long, slow death of Chemeq
31 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldEmbattled WA biotech Chemeq has finally folded after several years of disastrous financial performance.
ANZAC deal for agricultural research
30 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldCSIRO Plant Industry and NZ's AgResearch are putting their heads together.
Rosenthal to head regenerative institute
21 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldIn a coup for Victoria, a leading husband and wife scientific team will head to Australia next year.
BIO news: United States of funding announcements
09 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldMassachusetts is trying to regain the top position in life science research from the Governator.
BIO news: Proteome systems names new CEO, deal
09 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldDr Jenny Harry has been appointed CEO of Proteome Systems and has announced a new $5m deal.
BIO news: Bacteria eaters head for Japan
08 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldSpecial Phage Services has signed an agreement to explore the market for phage therapy in Japan
