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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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An Exciting New Wardrobe: The Rise of Bio-Synthetic Leather.

by Daniel GiannettiBio-Engineering, Biotechnology April 18, 2024April 19, 2024No Comments

From: (Albert, 2023) & (Leather Guide, 2022) Instagram Linkedin In this article… Leather – An Overview The Environmental Toll of Traditional Leather The Biology of Leather The Rise of Bio-Synthetic Leather The Science Behind Bio-Leathers 1. Mycelium-Based Leather 2. Bacterial Cellulose Leather 3. Plant Cellulose Leather Summary Read more… Leather – An Overview Leather is …

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

by Daniel GiannettiBio-Engineering, Biotechnology, Uncategorized March 18, 2024March 19, 2024No Comments

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 …