Give it a myth: the big assumptions about GM
05 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerSeveral myths, misconceptions and assumptions about genetically modified organisms and food have made their way into the public arena. What doesn't help the average punter to get a grip on the science is that there are huge swathes of information available, from scientists, policy-makers, lobbyists and industry. And for every opinion exists its opposite.
New research eases strain on artificial muscle
05 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisAustralian researchers have created salt-based liquids that improve the performance of artificial muscle by thousands of times.
Shareholders back MicroMedical name change
05 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisA proposed name change for artificial heart developer MicroMedical Industries has gained the backing of nearly all its shareholders.
Ambri re-brands in lead-up to diagnostic launch
05 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerAmbri has launched a corporate re-branding campaign as it prepares to launch testing of its SensiDx point-of-care diagnostic system in Australian hospitals.
Biotechs fear OGTR cost recovery could quash R&D
05 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerPlant biotechnologists in Australia are concerned that implementation of a full cost recovery scheme for the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator will make the cost of developing new GM crop varieties too expensive for small biotechnology companies and public research institutions to consider.
Chemeq's drug approved for sale in South Africa
04 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerChemeq has announced that it has received its first regulatory approval for sale of its veterinary drug CHEMEQ polymeric antimicrobial in South Africa.
Views on GM polarised: WA survey
04 July, 2002 by Pete YoungA Western Australian government survey of public and industry views has revealed strongly-polarised views about the costs and benefits of introducing genetically modified crops, says Agriculture Minister Kim Chance.
Federal funding recieved for foot and mouth monitoring
03 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerCSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory has received $1 million from the Federal government to improve systems for prevention of foot and mouth disease outbreaks in Australia.
CSIRO and GRDC team up to study grain crop problems
03 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerCSIRO Entomology and the Grains Research and Development Corporation have signed a $20 million agreement for a research alliance focusing on the pests and diseases affecting Australia's grain industries.
Virax files prostate cancer therapy patent
02 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisImmune-based drug developer Virax Holdings has announced it had filed a patent relating to a potential new prostate cancer therapy.
GTG claims progress made in AIDS research
02 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerMelbourne company Genetic Technologies has reported that it is making good progress with its AIDS research project.
Peptech seeks approval for dog contraceptive
02 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisPeptech's animal health division has applied to register its medication to control fertility and reproductive behaviour in dogs.
Peplin overcomes scale-up hurdles and exports cancer drug
02 July, 2002 by Pete YoungPeplin Biotech has shipped the first significant quantity of its lead anti-cancer drug PEP 005 after a year-long effort which it says has "cracked the back" of any manufacturing problems.
Acrux raises $9.8m to speed drug delivery program
02 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisNovel drug delivery company Acrux has raised $9.8 million through the sale of 10 per cent of its stock to Queensland Investment Corporation.
Eiffel signs new drug delivery agreement
01 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisEiffel Technologies has signed a new agreement with specialist UK drug company Profile Therapeutics to investigate delivery methods for an undisclosed pharmaceutical compound.
