Synthetic DNA sequences improve genomic analysis
10 August, 2016Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have led the development of a new technology based on synthetic human genome sequences.
Australia's first whole-genome testing service
27 July, 2016The Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics has launched Australia's first clinical whole-genome sequencing service, with the potential to triple the diagnosis rates for Australians living with rare and genetic conditions.
Identifying kidney fibrosis risk
25 July, 2016 by Adam FloranceResearchers have identified a set of 13 genes that enable them to determine those kidney transplant patients who are 2–3 times more likely to develop fibrosis.
Genomics Innovation Hub to enable personalised cancer treatment
19 July, 2016The University of Melbourne and the Australian Genomics Research Facility have launched the Genomics Innovation Hub — a collaborative initiative that will help pave the way for personalised cancer treatments based on patients' genetic profiles.
Attacking the root cause of lung cancer
13 July, 2016Singaporean scientists have discovered a class of small RNA molecules, known as oncomiRs, which are responsible for fuelling lung cancer.
Preventing malaria by removing proteins
07 July, 2016Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have shown that the malaria parasite cannot penetrate a human red blood cell when key proteins are deleted.
The key to regrowing limbs may be in our RNA
04 July, 2016 by Adam FloranceA new study has looked into limb regrowth and determined that microRNA may be the key to determining how and why a variety of otherwise seemingly unrelated species are able to regrow certain body parts.
Genomic analysis of malaria offers new insights
30 June, 2016An international research team has performed the first large-scale genomic analysis of Plasmodium vivax malaria infections — analysis that has improved our understanding of how the malaria parasite evolves and could boost efforts to control the disease.
World-class genomics system acquired for Australia
29 June, 2016The University of Melbourne and the Australian Genome Research Facility have jointly acquired the Chromium System from US biotech company 10x Genomics.
Next-generation sequencer registered in Australia
25 May, 2016The TGA has informed Illumina that its MiSeqDx instrument for next-generation sequencing has been included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as a cleared in vitro diagnostic medical device.
Education genes linked to neuroticism
13 May, 2016 by Adam FloranceThe latest research has confirmed that our genes can affect our educational attainment by as much as 20% and those same genes appear to be associated with conditions like schizophrenia, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder and dyslexia.
A new scientific head and a free showcase for EMBL Australia
03 May, 2016EMBL Australia has announced Professor James Whisstock as its new scientific head and will be holding a showcase in Canberra on 5 July.
The genes behind non-identical twins
29 April, 2016An international research collaboration has identified the gene variants that increase a woman's chance of giving birth to non-identical twins by almost a third.
Big data beats cancer
15 April, 2016 by Adam FloranceUNSW researchers have found a way to use existing 'big data' to help determine why particular types of cancer develop, how to diagnose those cancers earlier and, ultimately, how to better tailor treatment therapies for patients.
One gene assigns both gender and caste in ants
14 April, 2016Scientists have discovered that social insects such as ants, bees and wasps have a genetic 'super switch' that designates both their gender and their status as either a queen or worker.
