Bio-engineered Silkworms Are Now Bulletproof Thanks To Spider Silk!

In this article Nature and Technology Time and time again we find the natural world beset with highly efficient solutions to a large amount of life’s challenges. Many of these exceed our current technological capabilities!In fairness to us, nature has had a significant head-start with millions of years of trial and error with which to …

Why You Need To Understand Hormones and Homeostasis

In this article… The disruption of hormone regulatory pathways within the human body can have dramatic and rippling impacts on an individual’s homeostatic balance impacting their reproductive health. The Endocrine System is an Important Regulator of Homeostasis When you hear the term reproductive biotechnology, you may instantly think of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as …

Reproductive Biotechnology, The Saviour of the Human Race

Overpopulation is an issue of the past, or soon it will be. Within the scientific community, it has become increasingly apparent that the human population is reaching a point of exponential decline. This might seem dramatic, however, analysing the total fertility rate in Australia can help us to understand. The total fertility rate or birth …

Top 4 Biotech companies to look out for in 2024

In this article.. The biotechnology industry is constantly evolving, with new companies emerging and established players making advancements every day. As we move through 2024, It’s important to recognise which companies are poised to make a significant impact. Currently, the market is leaning optimistically due to the high number of acquisitions into bopharma companies performed …

What’s the Go with GMOs? Intro to the Australian Landscape

Table of Contents Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been a subject of intense debate globally, and Australia is no exception. GMOs are regulated in Australia by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) through the National Gene Technology Scheme. As the world grapples with food security challenges and climate change impacts, understanding the state …

Understanding the Drug Development Pipeline

In this article: Introduction The drug development pipeline (DDP) is, at its core, the fundamental process that biopharma companies undergo in the quest to bring their therapeutic to market. It is composed of multiple stages that can be lumped into two groups: research and development. The research stages include everything from discovery of a potential …