Scientists find possible genetic links to male sexual orientation
11 December, 2017 by Lauren DavisWhile Australia's LGBTIQ+ community celebrates the legalisation of same-sex marriage, US researchers are continuing the search for the elusive 'gay gene'.
Illumina NovaSeq Xp sequencing workflow
06 December, 2017The NovaSeq Xp workflow, for use with the NovaSeq 6000 sequencing system, enables sequencing of different library pools in each lane of the flow cell.
Sequencing technology picks up the "spelling mistakes" in DNA
05 December, 2017Researchers from South Australia are leading what they believe to be a genomic revolution — and they couldn't have done it without the help of nine-year-old Angus Bond.
Protein analysis provides new insights into Down syndrome
01 December, 2017European researchers have analysed the proteins of individuals with trisomy 21 — more commonly known as Down syndrome — for the first time.
CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles can edit the genome
22 November, 2017MIT researchers have developed nanoparticles that can deliver the CRISPR genome-editing system into mice, where it can be used to modify specific genes.
Reversible 'master switch' for developmental genes discovered
22 November, 2017Researchers have identified a reversible 'master switch' on most developmental genes in the common fruit fly, a powerful model organism for studying how human genes are organised and function.
The secret role of epigenetics in antibody production
21 November, 2017UK scientists have discovered a set of epigenetic marks and proteins that behave like genetic switches, controlling which genes contribute to making antibodies.
DNA testing could help improve mental health treatment
14 November, 2017myDNA has conducted a national study into the mental health of Australians, revealing that two-thirds of people believe that improvements could be made to their medication.
Australian Academy of Science elects new president
09 November, 2017Australian biochemist and molecular biologist Professor John Shine AC has been elected president of the Australian Academy of Science.
Unchained Labs Hunky biologic stability measurement system
09 November, 2017Unchained Labs' Hunky measures determined biologic stability by measuring ΔG, the amount of energy it takes to unfold a protein, letting scientists quantify exactly how much denatured protein they have in their samples.
New genes discovered on the Y chromosome
01 November, 2017Austrian geneticists have made a crucial breakthrough decoding the Y chromosome, which has been a tough nut to crack for genomics researchers.
Newly discovered microRNA found to regulate tumour cell mobility
31 October, 2017Swiss researchers have revealed how cancer cells can reactivate a cellular process that is an essential part of embryonic development, allowing them to leave the primary tumour, penetrate the surrounding tissue and form metastases in peripheral organs.
72 new genetic markers for breast cancer identified in global study
24 October, 2017Researchers from 300 different institutions have collaborated on the world's biggest ever genetic study of breast cancer — and discovered 72 new genetic markers for the disease in the process.
One step closer to a new antifungal drug
12 October, 2017Australian researchers are now one step closer to developing a drug to treat life-threatening fungal infections, which cause more than 1.6 million deaths annually.
Microcapsules enhance the efficiency of genome editing
11 October, 2017European researchers have discovered that polymer and hybrid silica-coated microcapsules can be used to make genome editing with CRISPR-Cas9 more efficient.
