Benitec's big Bio splash
14 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerUntil this week, Benitec (ASX: BLT) was a small, virtually unsung Queensland biotech company. But that changed at this week's Bio 2002 conference in Toronto, where the company showcased its gene silencing technology, which it claims will revolutionise gene control.
OGTR seeks GM cotton input
13 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerThe Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has called for public comment on two licence applications for Monsanto's GM cotton.
Clinical trials facility to be built in Queensland
13 June, 2002 by Pete YoungThe first custom-designed facility to conduct Phase I clinical drug trials in Queensland will be built as part of a new start-up company, Q-Pharm.
Cytopia strengthens deals with US biotech Chemicon
13 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisImmune disease drug discovery company Cytopia has again joined forces with Californian life sciences group Chemicon International, this time to develop and commercialise recombinant protein kinases.
WA researchers developing virus-resistant legumes
12 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerScientists at the Centre for Legumes in a Mediterranean Climate (CLIMA) in Western Australia are using transgenic techniques to develop new varieties of legumes with resistance to viruses.
Cbio announces drug manufacture success
12 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerCbio announced at the Bio 2002 conference in Toronto that it had successfully manufactured its first drug, called Early Pregnancy Factor (EPF), and was on track to start its first clinical trials next year.
US deal puts Axon on track for new screening product
11 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisInstrumentation and software developer Axon Instruments has signed an exclusive deal with the US maker of an electrode device that can be used to scan potential drugs for use in heart disease, chronic pain, diabetes, high blood pressure and migraine.
Biotron R&D effort boosted by Waters deal
11 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerInstrumentation company Waters Australia will be assisting Canberra-based Biotron in its CT-1 cancer biomarker project, according to details of a new collaboration.
Norwood Abbey patent success
11 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisAustralian technology enabling the collection of intracellular fluid for analyte measurement without the use of a needle has gained a United States patent.
A new name for MicroMedical
07 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisArtificial heart developer MicroMedical Industries has announced it plans to change its name to Ventracor.
Farmacule sets down roots for new technology
07 June, 2002 by Pete YoungA two-pronged business strategy is showing promise for Australia's leading player in molecular farming, Farmacule Bioindustries.
Anadis claims oral vaccine delivery breakthrough
06 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerClaims of a breakthrough technique for delivering oral vaccines and pharmaceuticals to the stomach wall have been made by Melbourne company Anadis.
No GE-free zones for Victoria
06 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerAgriculture Victoria has confirmed that it will not be seeking to create genetic engineering-free (GE-free) zones in Victoria, at least for the time being.
EpiTan signs with US group to develop formula
06 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisTanning drug developer EpiTan has signed a collaborative agreement with a United State research institute to create a sustained-release version of its formulation.
Device network, AusBiotech join forces
06 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerThe Medical Device Network (MDN) has joining forces with peak body AusBiotech to officially become a program of the industry organisation.
