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.
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.
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, which can only occur when biotech companies can create a profitable product. Without funding from angel investors/venture capitalists, many biotech companies cannot continue to meaningfully function. Analysis of the recent …
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 companies we identified as interesting to look out for in 2024. This mid-year update revisits our list of the top biotech companies to watch, providing insights into their performance, developments, …
Read more “How Right Were We? – A Recap Of The Most Promising Biotech Companies In 2024.”
Instagram Linkedin A cure for diabetes? In a truly exciting advancement in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Chinese researchers have successfully demonstrated the use of transplanted stem cell-derived islet tissue for a type 2 diabetes patient with impaired islet function. In just 11 weeks the patient was no longer dependent on external insulin! 33 …
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Last week Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) announced that a new MS Clinical trial will begin in Newcastle, headed by Professor Jeanette Lechner-Scott.
To meet the growing demand dietary for Omega-3 we must move away from Fish Oils and towards a GMO solution.
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.
Instagram Linkedin The World’s First GM banana! Australia has recently marked a significant advancement in agricultural biotechnology with OGTR approval of its first genetically modified (GM) Cavendish banana, known as QCAV-4. This banana variety has been developed by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and is the world’s first GM banana approved for commercial production and the …
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Will therebe GM beer in our foreseeable future? The success or failure of GM wheat and barley field trials will be the biggest indicator to this questions. But public perception of GMOs will be the ultimate decider.