NHMRC readies itself for new stem cell laws
31 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerNational Health and Medical Research Council CEO Prof Alan Pettigrew told a stem cell conference in Melbourne yesterday that the council was already preparing to implement a new embryonic stem cell research and cloning Bill.
Ethics conference hears of therapeutic cloning doubts
29 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerStem cell researcher Prof Alan Trounson would support a moratorium on therapeutic cloning, but says that research into embryonic stem cells is still necessary.
Stem Cells Centre of Excellence to set IP rules
19 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisA series of meetings will take place this month to set the intellectual property ground rules for the new Centre for Stem Cells and Tissue Repair.
Cellular processing
12 July, 2002 by Ben WorthenThe latest computer to come out of the University of Southern California isn't newsworthy for its small size or computational power. It's notable because it is made from DNA, the microscopic acids that reside in every cell and are responsible for all life.
Lawyers suggest patent system could be used as ethics tool
08 July, 2002 by Iain ScottEthical concerns over issues like the use of embryonic stem cells in research could be addressed in the patent system, a new paper has argued.
Singapore could allow therapeutic cloning for stem cell research
08 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisA Singapore government ethics committee has recommended in favour of therapeutic cloning in a move that could prove to be a research boon for private Australian company ES Cell International (ESI).
How Stem Cell Sciences tapped Japan's biobusiness bid
01 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisThe foundations for Japan's first stem cell company were laid in 1994 when two scientists from different countries met at an institute tens of thousands of kilometres from their respective homes.
Alzheimer's researcher wins Mayne Florey Medal
27 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerThe Australian Institute of Political Science has presented Prof Colin Masters with the 2002 Mayne Florey Medal, recognising his world-leading research into the cause of Alzheimer's disease and other brain diseases of the elderly.
We won't use ES cells: med institute
25 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisA children's research institute with a strong focus on gene therapy and stem cell work has declared it does not support human embryonic stem cell research.
Capillary Electrophoresis: complex technology for complex science
24 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerCapillary electrophoresis (CE) is a technique that allows researchers to separate analytes based on their differential mobilities in aqueous media when an electric field is applied.
Adult stem cell research adds fuel to local debate
21 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisNew research suggesting adult stem cells could be as flexible as embryonic stem cells has re-ignited debate over whether controversial Australian laws to permit research on human embryos should go ahead.
SCS establishes Japan's first stem cell company
20 June, 2002 by Tanya HollisMelbourne's Stem Cell Sciences (SCS) has added another block to its global network with the establishment of Japan's first stem cell company.
Monash research could lead to new thymus growth
17 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerScientists at Monash University have identified a population of epithelial cells in the thymus they hope will be able to regenerate and regrow the tiny immune system organ.
Chemeq chuffed by capital raising
11 June, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerChemeq has raised another $2.75 million as a result of a share purchase plan offered to its shareholders last month, bringing the total amount of funds raised recently to about $7.5 million.
Reeve, Colman to speak at conference
05 June, 2002 by Iain ScottActor Christopher Reeve, famous for his role as Superman before a horsing accident left him paralysed, will be one of the keynote speakers at a new conference on stem cells to be held in Melbourne in September.
