Amphibian adhesive may have wound appliations
19 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerScientists at the University of Adelaide and CSIRO Molecular Science are investigating a novel 'glue' from frogs, which could have applications as a bioadhesive for surgical wounds.
CSL blood supply contract renewed
19 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerThe Federal government has renewed its contract with CSL to supply blood to blood banks and pathology labs for use in diagnostic procedures.
Environmental biotech: Innovative research environment
18 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerIn the first two rounds of Biotechnology Innovation Fund (BIF) grants, five companies with a clearly environmental slant obtained funding. In the first round, these included Pestat, which is commercialising immunocontraceptive mechanisms developed by the CRC for biological control of pest animals, and Orica Australia, which is developing enzyme-based methods for pesticide degradation.
Environmental biotech: Bugs and biotechnology
18 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerWith alarm bells ringing over genetically modified organisms and their potential effects on the environment, stories about how biotechnology is also being used to improve the environment are harder to find.
Top-seeded research
18 June, 2002 by Pete YoungQueensland research is cutting the time and cost of seed line improvements by using DNA markers to identify high-yielding sunflower seeds.
Cerylid seals US Anadys deal
18 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisPrivate drug discovery and genomics company Cerylid Biosciences has clinched a deal with Anadys Pharmaceuticals in the United States to search for new anti-infective compounds.
Sheep genomics program proposed
18 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerIn a new approach to animal science, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is meeting with scientists with a wide range of experience in medical and animal sciences to establish a functional genomics program for the sheep industry.
Panbio celebrates first FDA approval
17 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerIn a first for the company, Panbio's diagnostic panel for glandular fever has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How hairy-nosed DNA could save a northerner from extinction
17 June, 2002 by Claire DobleDNA testing could be the key to preventing the northern hairy-nosed wombat from becoming extinct.
WA govt waits to be convinced on GM benefits
17 June, 2002 by Pete YoungThe Western Australian government is approaching zero hour on the issue of whether to ban genetically-modified (GM) commercial food crops, says Agriculture Minister Kim Chance.
SDI champing at the bit for projected profit jump
14 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisDental materials manufacturer SDI is tracking for a 40 per cent full-year profit jump on the back of the company's R&D investment and push into global markets.
US orthopaedic company to test pSiMedica nanomaterials
14 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerpSiMedica, the UK subsidiary of WA-based company pSiVida, has signed a materials exchange research agreement with Implex Corporation, a US orthopaedic products company.
Eiffel in second deal with US pharma
14 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisDrug reformulation company Eiffel Technologies has signed a one-year contract with specialist pulmonary medicines maker BattellePharma to create nanoparticles for the United States group's asthma product.
Grains board backs genetic treaty signing
14 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerThe head of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Dr John Lovett, has supported this week's signing by the Australian government of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Axon implements cost-cutting in bid to cushion losses
14 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisSalary freezes, a reduction in voluntary superannuation fund contributions and modest job cuts in the United States are among several cost cutting measures underway at Axon Instruments to pare back its losses over the coming year.
