Scientists discover a new cause of physical deformity
22 June, 2018Australian researchers have helped identify a rare genetic disorder which reduces the production of cholesterol in children and results in deformities.
Genetic diseases could be corrected by modifying our RNA
07 June, 2018Matthew D Disney has developed a small-molecule-based tool that acts on RNA to selectively delete certain gene products.
'Non-functioning' genes play their part in cancer research
24 May, 2018Scientists have investigated a special class of genes known as noncoding RNAs, found in the human genome and previously thought to be 'non-functioning' in cancer cells.
Blood type differences determined with sequencing software
21 May, 2018US researchers have developed a computer program that utilises whole genome sequencing to type hundreds of important blood type differences.
Gene-editing pioneers launch genetic medicines company
16 May, 2018Beam Therapeutics is said to be the first company to pursue the development of new therapies using CRISPR base editing technology.
Gene expression fails to adapt in night shift workers
10 May, 2018 by Lauren DavisResearchers recently revealed the impact that a four-day simulation of night shift work had on the expression of 20,000 genes.
Human 'gene atlas' created using stem cells
04 May, 2018Scientists have devised a novel tool to map the function of all human genes using human embryonic stem cells.
Cancer prevention gene the 'odd one out' in its family
03 May, 2018A gene called NF-κB1 is critical for the prevention of stomach cancers — which is surprising given that other proteins in its family are known to drive cancer development.
Ancient poo reveals the parasites that plagued our ancestors
02 May, 2018Analysing 1000-year-old poo might not sound like the most glamorous job in existence, but it's led to new breakthroughs in our understanding of the ancient world.
New anticancer protein found to suppress liver tumours
30 March, 2018A newly discovered anticancer protein has been found to prevent the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells in the liver.
The gene mutation that wards off malaria
28 March, 2018Researchers have shed light on how humans who live in close quarters with malaria-carrying mosquitoes may evolve defences against the disease.
CRISPR gene-editing tool targets RNA, tackles dementia
19 March, 2018 by Lauren DavisScientists have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to target RNA — as opposed to DNA — and in the process corrected a protein imbalance in cells from a dementia patient.
DNA scissors can cut RNA as well
08 March, 2018Scientists have discovered that Cas9 'DNA scissors' can also readily target RNA, in a breakthrough that could have far-reaching ramifications.
Scientists identify genes linked to specific diseases
07 March, 2018UQ researchers are using what is said to be the largest set of multilevel genomic data ever compiled to pinpoint the genes within our DNA that are linked to specific diseases.
Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically
02 March, 2018Researchers have identified heritable but non-genetic markers for breast cancer susceptibility, in a breakthrough that will enable doctors to better predict cancer risk.
