Physics and biology have come together to solve one of science's big issues - the structure of membrane proteins - through the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science.

Speedy laser facility will be used for biological imaging.

With AusBiotech 2007 being held in Brisbane next week, ALS takes its bi-annual survey of the state of the industry.

BioPharmica intends to offer an IPO on one of its spin-off companies, Cortical Dynamics.

Perth based BioPharmica (ASX:BPH) has opened a share purchase plan to raise AUD$2.5 million to fund the development of its portfolio of biomedical research.

Melbourne's Swinburne University of Technology has developed a rapid method for the analysis of microorganisms on CD or DVD which could be used to detect bioterror agents.

Botanical therapeutics specialist Solagran (ASX:SLA) has defended its financial position, after receiving a 'please explain' from the Australian Stock Exchange.

The nanotech sector in Australia is growing with potential.

The Centre for Neuropsychology at Swinburne University of Technology will conduct an independent study, subject to ethical approval, for botanical biotech Solagran (ASX:SLA) to examine the neuro-cognitive, mood and brain EEG effects of Bioeffective R.

Private Sydney proteomics company Minomic has signed an agreement with a biotech backed by Hong Kong's billion-dollar Cheung Kong Group to collaborate on one of the biotech's anti-cancer compounds.