Articles
The ancient history of DNA control
The tricks DNA uses to control gene expression — which genes are turned on and off, and when — may have originated much earlier than was previously thought. [ + ]
Using automation to fast-track commercialisation
When it's time to move biotechnology breakthroughs towards commercialisation, specific application workflows may require a custom approach to lab automation. [ + ]
Rare cancer trial results released
Genomic profiling could benefit many Australians with rare cancers, according to results from a pilot study for rare cancers. [ + ]
Liver fluke key to chronic wound treatment
Researchers have developed a promising new treatment for chronic wounds, utilising a protein isolated from a surprising source — a parasitic Thai liver fluke. [ + ]
How virtual reality can change the way we see our molecular world
The iMD (interactive molecular dynamics) VR version of Nano Simbox, created by Interactive Scientific (iSci), lets anyone visit and play with the invisible molecular world. [ + ]
Investigational antibiotic shows promise in UTIs
A new investigational antibiotic is proving as effective as the current standard-of-care antibiotic for the treatment of complicated UTIs caused by several multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. [ + ]
Tumour mutational burden and the importance of panel size
When it comes to cancer treatment, tumour mutational burden has become increasingly utilised as a biomarker for immunotherapy response prediction. [ + ]
New technique for more accurate genome reconstruction
The technique will allow researchers to identify further complexity within any type of genome and provide more precise reference genomes than are currently available. [ + ]
Bye bye, E. coli — reducing contamination in red meat
Food safety researchers from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture have come together with industry in a joint effort to enhance the quality of Australian red meat. [ + ]
Biomedical research — why are potentially important genes ignored?
Most research on human genes only concentrates on around 2000 out of a pool of nearly 20,000 genes. [ + ]
Same-sex mice reproduce via gene editing
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have produced healthy mice with two mothers that went on to have normal offspring of their own. [ + ]
Vitamin D claimed to have no impact on bone health
The results of new meta-analysis suggest that vitamin D supplementation does not improve bone mineral density in adults or prevent fractures and falls. [ + ]
A single embryo, a multiple pregnancy: IVF mystery solved
Why do some women who undergo assisted reproduction treatment become pregnant with twins or triplets — even when single embryo transfer is performed? [ + ]
Recombinant human antibody panel combats snake venom
Biotechnology company IONTAS has announced a panel of human antibodies that neutralise elements of black mamba snake toxin in an in vivo model. [ + ]
Gene drive causes infertility in malaria-carrying mosquitoes
Researchers have successfully developed a gene drive that can cause the complete collapse of caged mosquito populations in only 7–11 generations. [ + ]
