Actinomycetes are a group of gram-positive microorganisms some of which can produce unique bioactive compounds. These micro-organisms are found in a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial environments and when faced with harsh conditions have the ability to activate the metabolic pathways that ensure their survival. The unique bioactive compounds which may be produced through this process may have commercial applications…

The Company has commenced research into the detection and isolation of soil actinomycetes found in the Western Australian environment and the Company intends to become a forerunner in this field in Australia. The Company believes that this is an exciting concept in the field of biotechnology in Australia. The Company is directing its efforts to the isolation of actinomycetes by selection techniques developed by the Company…

Historically a large percentage of the world’s antibiotics have been found initially in a group of micro-organisms known collectively as actinomycetes. Anti-cancer agents and other interesting bioactive compounds have also been detected in actinomycetes. Currently throughout the world there are a series of institutes...