Mystery disease identified and potential cure found
05 April, 2016An international research team has identified the mysterious disease afflicting families in Belgium, England and France for the past several decades — as well as a potential cure.
Five new genetic markers for glaucoma
05 April, 2016Researchers has discovered five previously unknown genetic areas linked to an increased risk of primary angle closure glaucoma — the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
How human are you? Maybe not as much as you thought
31 March, 2016Nineteen new pieces of DNA — left by viruses that first infected our ancestors hundreds of thousands of years ago — have been found lurking between our genes.
Next-generation sequencing for routine clinical diagnostics
16 February, 2016Sophia Genetics and Integrated DNA Technologies are helping hospitals address their need to adopt next-generation sequencing (NGS) tests for routine clinical diagnostics.
QIAGEN and 10x Genomics enter collaboration
10 February, 2016Netherlands-based company QIAGEN will collaborate with California's 10x Genomics on the development and promotion of next-generation sequencing (NGS), single-cell biology and bioinformatics solutions.
Junk DNA and breast cancer prevention
09 February, 2016Researchers have discovered that supposed 'junk' DNA — that is, DNA which does not contain genes that code for proteins — plays a role in suppressing breast cancer.
The new home of industrialised proteomics
04 February, 2016The ACRF International Centre for the Proteome of Cancer (ProCan) will serve as the flagship for 'industrialised proteomics' — that is, large-scale protein analysis.
How reptile embryos cope with climate change
19 January, 2016Western Australian researchers have discovered that the ability of sea turtles to respond to heat stress varies with their genes.
The stunning diversity of gut bacteria
12 January, 2016US scientists have produced a new technique for mapping the bacteria living in the human gut, revealing a far more diverse community than the researchers had anticipated.
The periodic table of protein complexes
14 December, 2015UK researchers have published The Periodic Table of Protein Complexes — a valuable tool for research into evolution and protein engineering.
A gene to predict prostate cancer aggressiveness
27 November, 2015Researchers have identified a gene that could help doctors to predict the aggressiveness of prostate cancer in patients, thus ensuring such patients receive an optimal level of treatment.
Tribulations of Tribbles
23 November, 2015 by Graeme O'NeillLeukaemia researchers have used the Australian Synchrotron to solve the 3D structure of a key protein involved in the development leukaemias and certain other cancers.
CSIRO maintains European patent for shRNA gene silencing technology
18 November, 2015CSIRO has successfully defended a key patent for RNA interference (RNAi) gene silencing technology after opposition in Europe.
The key to fighting sepsis
26 October, 2015Australian and US researchers have identified a gene that triggers the inflammatory condition that can lead to the full-body infection sepsis. The gene's discovery could potentially lead to the development of new treatments for the deadly disease.
Gene variant increases depression risk for abused children
08 October, 2015 by Graeme O'NeillScientists have produced further evidence linking a particular variant of the brain's serotonin transporter (SERT) gene to an increased risk of severe depression in individuals who suffered abuse as children.
