A gene for moonlight romance?
23 October, 2007
A team of Australian and Israeli researchers has possibly discovered the aphrodisiac for the biggest moonlight sex event on the planet.
Arthritis genes identified
22 October, 2007
A Queensland scientist has discovered two genes responsible for developing a form of arthritis known as ankylosing spondylitis, according to research published in the latest edition of
Human gene array
05 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Millennium Science Pty Ltd
Affymetrix has released the GeneChip Human Gene 1.0 ST Array, the latest addition to its Whole-Transcript (WT) assay-based gene expression product family. With the Human Gene 1.0 ST Array design, each of the targeted 28,869 genes is interrogated by an average of 26 probes targeting exon content spread across the entire length of each gene.
Hybridisation station
05 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Miltenyi Biotec Australia Pty Ltd
The a-Hyb Hybridisation Station from Miltenyi Biotec is a fully automated system for processing diverse microarrays: cDNA microarrays, oligo microarrays, protein arrays, etc - from the first hybridisation step to the dried microarray.
Identifying counterfeit products by their DNA
12 September, 2007
DNA-embedded ink used in packaging may become the solution that authorities and companies need to combat counterfeit products.
High-throughput assay miniaturisation workstation
10 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Beckman Coulter Australia
The Beckman Coulter BioRAPTR FRD microfluidic workstation is available in two configurations - standalone and integrated with Beckman Coulter's PARADIGM Detection Platform, Biomek NXp liquid handler and BRT Robotic Transport. With the addition of the bioRAPTR low-volume workstation, Beckman Coulter's automation capabilities span the complete range of volumes, from tubes to microplates to 3458-well ChemLib plates.
Discrimination and DNA databases
10 September, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse, Editor
Last month, the South Australian government began accessing the national DNA database. In just the first few days the database has linked suspects to more than 20 unsolved crimes, including rape and assault, some dating back to the 1980s
BMG microplate reader
10 September, 2007 | Supplied by: BMG LABTECH Pty Ltd
The BMG Labtech Omega family of multifunction microplate readers feature high resolution and full UV/visible spectrometer-based absorbance. This family of readers combines all of the speed, sensitivity and flexibility needed for life science applications and research.
Fast PCR on any real-time cycler
10 September, 2007 | Supplied by: QIAGEN Pty Ltd
QuantiFast Kits are claimed to deliver faster results in real-time PCR. With time savings of up to 60% on existing cyclers claimed, there is no need for hardware upgrades. In addition, no PCR optimisation is required, even if using previously established assays. Kits are available for SYBR Green or probe-based detection in PCR, two-step RT-PCR and one-step RT-PCR.
Could bacterial infections be altering our DNA?
03 September, 2007
Scientists have discovered the genome of a bacterial parasite incorporated into the genome of its host species, according to a report published recently in Science.
Scientists uncover DNA repair mechanism
23 August, 2007
Scientists at the American Johns Hopkins University have now uncovered the mechanism the body uses to identify and remove errors in the genetic code, according to the prestigious scientific journal Nature.
Brain gene flicks the switch on gender
21 August, 2007
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a way of creating a male mouse without a Y chromosome by manipulating a single gene in the developing foetus.
Development of a rapid diagnostic test for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
14 August, 2007
Singaporean academics and industry have joined together to develop a rapid test for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD).
DNA fragment cloning
06 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Life Technologies
MultiSite Gateway Pro Technology enables users to efficiently and conveniently assemble multiple DNA fragments in the desired order and orientation into a Gateway Expression vector.
Who owns your DNA?
06 August, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
There is no doubt that genetic testing and the mapping of the human genome has changed the face of medicine, but it also raises new debates over ethics and, more importantly, who owns your genetic information?
