Human antibody therapy specialists Patrys announced today that is has acquired a new anti-cancer antibody which has been shown to significantly reduce gastric and pancreatic tumours in animal models of human cancers.

In a major breakthrough for malaria treatment European researchers have shown that mice infected with the disease administered antibiotics developed immunity against re-infection.

The July/August edition of Australian Life Scientist is out now. The issue takes an in-depth look at the happenings at the upcoming Human Proteome Organisation (HPUO) 2010 World Congress, which will host the launch of the long awaited Human Proteome Project.

Botox was approved in the UK this month for the treatment of migraines, however, the high costs of the cosmetic treatment as well as lingering safety concerns may restrict its ability to penetrate this new market.

Beleaguered Victorian biotech Sigma Pharmaceuticals has appointed former group treasurer Jeff Sells as its new CFO.

The federal government has announced new funding of $440,000 to support 69 research collaborations between Australian and overseas groups, as part of the International Science Linkages – Science Academies Program.

In a major breakthrough for malaria treatment European researchers have shown that mice infected with the disease administered antibiotics developed immunity against re-infection.

The $1000 genome is no longer just a lofty aspiration. The next generation of massively parallel, benchtop sequencers could see it realised within two years.