Opinion: On gene patents, divided we stand, united we fall
23 February, 2011 by Staff WritersThe Australian biotechnology industry is in the midst of uncertain times, not only due to the gene patenting debate in Australia but also in the wake of events unfolding in the USA.
Feature: Inside DNA vaccines
16 February, 2011 by Tim DeanA radical new type of vaccine is on the horizon, one that uses the body’s own cellular machinery to provoke a comprehensive immune response. DNA vaccines offer many advantages over conventional vaccines.
Western Australia switches on its first next generation genome sequencers
07 February, 2011 by Tim DeanTwo next generation genome sequencers donated by Perth businessman Charles Morgan have gone online at the Royal Perth Hospital.
China gets on board with the Human Variome Project
24 January, 2011 by Tim DeanChina has announced a major commitment to the Human Variome Project by pledging to build a US$300m institute to contribute the study of human genetic variation.
Feature: Developing a genetic therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
11 January, 2011 by Staff WritersProfessor Steve Wilton presented the results of a recently completed clinical trial on a promising new genetic therapy for patients with muscular dystrophy at the AH&MR Congress.
Researchers find genetic clues to impulsive behaviour
24 December, 2010 by Staff WritersA global research team has uncovered a genetic mutation which appears to be responsible for impulsive behaviour.
Feature: Hidden in the genome
22 December, 2010 by Fiona WylieIn only five years, genome-wide association studies have made a tremendous impact on our understanding of disease and health. But despite great hopes, there are also great challenges ahead for the GWAS.
Genetic variants linked to endometriosis discovered
13 December, 2010 by Tim DeanAn international team of researchers, including scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, have conducted the largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) to date and have identified two genetic variants that are associated with the gynaecological disease, endometriosis.
Opinion: Report from gene patenting senate inquiry is step in the right direction
10 December, 2010 by Staff WritersDr Karin Innes, patent attorney with FB Rice & Co boils the 170-page report down to 16 key recommendations and explains what they mean for you.
Australian Phenomics Network to launch microRNA screening platform
06 December, 2010 by Staff WritersThe Australian Phenomics Network (APN) is set to launch a new microRNA screening platform that will encompass all known microRNAs currently identified in the human genome.
Call for calm in gene patent debate
18 November, 2010 by David BinningAustralia’s peak life sciences industry body AusBiotech has called for calm over the escalating debate on gene patenting, which it sees as having been hijacked by ill-informed and emotionally driven political and community groups.
John Shine wins 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
18 November, 2010 by Staff WritersProfessor John Shine, Executive Director of Sydney’s Garvan Institute of Medical Research, received the 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, the nation’s most highly respected award for scientific achievement.
Feature: Uncovering the genetics of heart development
09 November, 2010 by Staff WritersThe heart is an organ beautiful in form, efficient in function and intricate in regulation. Professor Richard Harvey has spent his career uncovering the developmental and molecular workings of the heart.
New sequencing technology raises questions about existing data
05 November, 2010 by Staff WritersSequencing technology has advanced so far in the last few years that questions are now being asked about the value of existing research data and the techniques for acquiring it.
UQ researchers awarded for syringe-free vaccination technology
29 October, 2010 by Staff WritersA research team with the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology ( AIBN) has been awarded the 2010 Translational Research Excellence Commercialisation Award.
