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.
Personalised medicine to treat mental illness
07 October, 2015With World Mental Health Day coming up on 10 October, Genomind is encouraging clinicians to utilise genetic testing in order to optimise treatment decisions for mentally ill patients.
Genetics study to improve organ transplant outcomes
02 October, 2015More than 35 research centres in 25 different countries, including Australia, are joining together in a genetics study which aims to improve the success of organ transplants worldwide.
A new genetic cause for intersex
29 September, 2015An international study has discovered a new genetic condition which contributes to our understanding of why some people are born with reproductive organs, anatomy or chromosome patterns that do not fit the typical definition of male (XY) or female (XX).
A gene associated with osteoporosis
22 September, 2015An international research team has uncovered a gene associated with osteoporosis, opening up new opportunities for research into the prevention and treatment of this common medical condition.
Small molecular screening libraries for developmental biology
09 September, 2015AMS Biotechnology has announced the launch of its PATHM2 small molecule libraries for small-scale screening in developmental biology and discovery research.
A security guard for cells
28 July, 2015St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research has discovered a warning system in cells that senses foreign RNA and activates an immune response in order to combat incoming infections.
