Proteomics promises vaccine for pig pneumonia
18 April, 2013A new vaccine against pneumonia in pigs, potentially saving millions for the Australian swine industry, could result from novel proteomics research.
Making molecular movies
17 April, 2013Researchers are one step closer to capturing the dynamics of molecular movement at the atomic level.
Stress test for corals
06 March, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonResearchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (CoECRS) are developing a test to measure the expression of haemoglobin by the resident microalgae that live within coral.
Ghost in the genome
21 February, 2013 by Tim DeanIt turns out genetics is not as complex as we thought. It’s even more complex. Associate Professor Kevin Morris has recently arrived from the US and is working on uncovering the startling complexity of gene regulation.
Altered states
15 February, 2013 by Graeme O'NeillUWA’s Professor Ryan Lister’s research into the epigenome suggests the future clinical use of induced pluripotent stem cells should proceed with great caution.
Connecting the dots
12 February, 2013 by Graeme O'NeillDr Stacey Edwards is uncovering the mechanism responsible for inherited disorders that occur seemingly without a clear genetic basis.
Looking at the big picture
08 February, 2013 by Fiona WylieProfessor David James and his team are assembling a comprehensive atlas of the phosphoproteome of insulin that is revealing new insights about diabetes.
Epigenetics shows how pregnancy can lead to breast cancer
01 February, 2013 by Tim DeanA new study shows how pregnancy hormones can change the epigenome of breast cells, causing cells to become cancerous.
Genetics discovery leads to migraine treatment
21 January, 2013 by Tim DeanThe discovery of a genetic mutation several years ago has led to a new treatment using vitamin B and folic acid that is proving successful in treating migraines.
NHMRC announces latest round of grants
16 January, 2013 by Tim Dean$127.9 million in funding has gone out to Australian health and medical researchers in the latest round of grants from the NHRMC.
3D printers enter the lab
16 January, 2013 by Tim DeanThe 3D printer revolution is coming, and with it comes both the prospect of producing simple customised items for very low cost along with the prospect of intellectual property wrangles.
Life scientists recognised in Australian Academy of Science awards
16 January, 2013 by Tim DeanThree life scientists have been recognised for their work in plant proteomics, cancer and blood in the Australian Academy of Science's prestigious annual awards.
The dark side of recent human evolution
29 November, 2012 by Tim DeanA massive genetic study has found the last 5,000 years of evolution has introduced many disease variants that have yet to be weeded out by natural selection.
Bioinformatics needs support from govt and institutions: Victoria Prize winner
22 November, 2012 by Tim DeanProfessor Terry Speed says the government funding bodies and research institutions need to do more to offer a clear and stable career path for new bioinformaticians.
