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.
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.
'Druggable' targets discovered in cancer cells
06 October, 2017US scientists have developed a promising new strategy for identifying previously unrecognised 'druggable' protein targets in cancers that currently lack effective treatments.
Designing artificial proteins with spare parts
28 September, 2017Israeli scientists have created proteins based on what they call 'existing natural parts', which reportedly carry out their intended function with flying colours.
Sequencing the yam genome to improve food security
26 September, 2017An international research collaboration has provided a genome sequence for the white Guinea yam — a staple crop with huge economic and cultural significance on the African continent.
Single-cell sequencing system tackles kidney research
22 September, 2017Monash University scientists have adopted a Single Cell RNA-Seq System, from Dolomite Bio, to further their research into animal models of diabetic nephropathy.
Over 150 new gene variants identified in osteoporosis study
06 September, 2017An international group of scientists is homing in on a potential treatment for osteoporosis, after performing the largest ever genetic study of the common age-related bone-thinning disease.
