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Who needs a heartbeat? BiVACOR The New Artificial Titanium Heart
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death globally, BiVACOR may be the solution to this – a total artificial heart that utilises a single motor with MAGLEV technology to pump blood to the lungs and body.
The Micro Apocalypse: Antimicrobial Resistance
Antibiotics are arguably one of the most important biotechnological inventions of the last century. Access to effective antibiotic and antimicrobial drugs has saved countless lives, and allowed for advancements in healthcare, increasing the success of other medical interventions such as surgery and chemotherapy.
Here’s why last week’s stock market crash is a warning sign for Australia’s biotech sector
Investments in biotechnology are most impactful when made by those with deep pockets. The aim of the game is to make a return on investment, …
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How Right Were We? – A Recap Of The Most Promising Biotech Companies In 2024.
We’re halfway! As we have reached the first half of 2024, I feel it is time to revisit our previous article and check-in with the …
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FightMND’s Beanie to Cure Pipeline: Where does the money go?
Who are FightMND? FightMND are a charity co-founded by Neale Daniher, Pat Cunningham and Dr Ian Davis. The charity aims to raise money to fund …
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The Clash of Science and Fiction: Biotech on the Big Screen

by Sam RubaBiotechnology, General May 12, 2024May 24, 2024No Comments

Looking at some popular science fiction (Sci-fi) movies and TV series, it is fascinating to see how closely the line between science and fiction can be blurred.

Jumar and its Exciting Impact on Melbourne’s Biotech Sphere

by Harry GlaspoleBiotechnology, General, Melbourne May 1, 2024May 13, 2024No Comments

Read this article to discover more about the newest addition to Melbourne’s biotech hub, Jumar Bioincubator! We discuss who the major players and winners are in the development of Jumar.

Reproductive Biotechnology, The Saviour of the Human Race

by Sam RubaBiotechnology, General, Reproductive Health February 26, 2024April 25, 2024No Comments

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 …

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