Unveiling the avian tree of life
27 January, 2015A team of scientists has sequenced the genomes of 48 bird species, creating the most detailed tree of life for birds to date.
Where did drug-resistant TB come from?
23 January, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonThe spread of antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis conincided with the Industrial Revolution and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Professor of Proteomics
21 January, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonProfessor Mark Baker has built a dynamic career in molecular cell proteomics and gives some insights into the Human Proteome Project, the thrills that proteins provide in life and why we need to stop and smell the roses.
Controlling ripening in grapes
14 January, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonResearchers in Adelaide are working on ways to control ripening in grapes to ameliorate the effects of global warming.
GTG launches $3.1m share purchase plan
05 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGenetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) aims to raise up to $3.1m via a share purchase plan to help commercialise its next-generation breast cancer risk assessment tool BREVAGenplus.
Stem cells offer insights into Huntington's disease
01 December, 2014A human stem cell model that recapitulates the pathology of Huntington's disease offers insights into the cause and progression of the disease.
VCGS signs deal to offer prenatal test
28 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMurdoch Childrens' VCGS division has entered an agreement with Illumina allowing it to offer non-invasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome and other genetic disorders.
Genetic Technologies searching for new CEO
26 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGenetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) has announced the resignation of CEO Alison Mew, and has secured shareholder approval to change its name to Phenogen Sciences.
GTG completes Australian genetics sale
19 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGenetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) has completed the sale of its Australian genetics business to Specialist Diagnostics Services as part of its streamlining efforts.
Genetic Signatures launches prospectus for IPO
19 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGenetic Signatures has launched a prospectus for an IPO on the ASX to help support the molecular diagnostics company's growth ambitions.
Measuring the true reach of research
13 November, 2014A new, freely available tool helps researchers more comprehensively track the impact of their research.
ARC 2015 major grants announced
06 November, 2014The 2015 Australian Research Council (ARC) Major Grants have been announced with $354 million distributed to 941 new research projects.
Koala transcriptome revealed
21 October, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonA blueprint for the koala genome has been sequenced, with researchers transcribing 15,000 koala genes.
Whole human genome sequencing partnership
09 October, 2014The Australian Genome Research Facility and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have announced a collaboration that will help facilitate Australia's access to whole human genome sequencing.
DNA, RNA and protein extraction from skin tissue
09 October, 2014 by MP Biomedicals Australasia P/LEffective, efficient sample preparation is critical to successful downstream results. Now an effective method exists for the extraction of intact, biologically functional macromolecules from skin.
