Innovative gel offers hope against resistant infections in trial

Recce Pharmaceuticals has announced promising outcomes from the Phase II trial of their innovative RECCE 327 Topical Gel (R327G), signaling a potential breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections.  This new gel is being developed to treat Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI), offering hope where traditional treatments falter. The trial recently completed…

BluGlass secures $2.9 million sub-contract through US microelectronics hub

Compound semiconductor developer and manufacturer BluGlass has announced that it has entered into a $US1.925 million ($2.9 million) contract with North Carolina State University (NCSU) for laser development activity The contract, announced on Thursday (Australian time) is part of the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) Hub, which BluGlass is an industry partner…

1414 Degrees hires new GM

Adelaide-based thermal energy storage company 1414 Degrees has appointed John O’Donnell (pictured) as its General Manager, beginning in the role on Tuesday. In a statement from the company on Monday, it said that O’Donnell  will lead implementation “pioneering clean heat technologies across industries globally” and comes with experience “span[ning] the project lifecycle from solution-design to…

ResMed releases its first fully-fabric mask in Australia

Sleep apnoea treatment business ResMed has launched its new AirTouch N30i product – manufactured at Bella Vista, New South Wales – in Australia, describing the new nasal mask as combining softness, breathability, and a high-performance seal. The company’s first fully-fabric mask is “a fabric-wrapped frame featuring a soft, breathable, and moisture-wicking design”, ResMed said on…

Memphasys scheduled to complete clinical trial “by the end of the calendar year”

Clinical trials of its Felix sperm separation device for IVF clinics are now 90 per cent complete, according to reproductive technology specialist Memphasys, with the company also sharing that it now anticipates “entering larger markets earlier than previously expected” following a decision to pursue CE mark registration. In a statement on Thursday, the company told…