Genes, disease and the mystery of the missing heritability
19 May, 2010 by Tim DeanWhen the full human genome was brought into the full light of day through the Human Genome Project, it was thought we could begin the task of uncovering the genetic bases of various diseases.
Feature: Epigenetics key to human evolution
18 May, 2010 by Graeme O'NeillEvolutionary biology has long focused its attention on protein-coding genes. But it's the vast regulatory networks of RNA - once thought of as "junk DNA" - that are the major driving force behind human evolution.
Illumina launches dual microarray and next generation genome sequencer
28 April, 2010 by Staff WritersPurchasing a microarray or next generation sequencers is no small investment. Now Illumina is hedging its bet by providing a single unit that incorporates both technologies, the HiScanSQ.
Human genome needs fixing
21 April, 2010 by Staff WritersResearchers have discovered 2,363 new DNA sequences corresponding to 730 regions on the human genome that were not charted in the reference map produced to date.
Have your family's genome sequenced; the Wests did it
19 April, 2010 by Tim DeanIt would have been an inconceivable venture only a decade ago, before even the first full human genome had been published. But now a family of four has paid close to $US200,000 to sequencing company, Illumina, have their full genomes sequenced.
New insight sheds light on mitochondrial disorders
16 April, 2010 by Staff WritersIn a paper published in the April 16 issue of the journal Cell, a team of researchers, led by scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), have taken steps toward a fuller understanding of this process by revealing just what happens to the organelle, its DNA (mtDNA), and its energy-producing ability when mitochondrial fusion fails.
Daunting challenges ahead for genetics: J. Craig Venter
07 April, 2010 by Tim Dean10 years on from the Human Genome Project challenges remain in linking genotypes to phenotypes and in data quality.
Songbird genome gives insight into memory and speech
01 April, 2010 by Tim DeanThe genome of the zebra finch is helping us understand how we learn how to speak.
Doublesex gene makes men behave like men
22 March, 2010 by Staff WritersThe 'doublesex' gene shapes brain, body and behaviour, at least when it comes to fruit flies.
Gene regulation, not just genes, make us unique
19 March, 2010 by Tim DeanStudy shows transcription factors play a larger roll than expected in explaining individual differences.
Genetically engineered mosquitoes become "flying vaccinators"
19 March, 2010 by Tim DeanVaccination by mosquito could become a new method of protecting people from diseases.
Illumina announces HumanOmniExpress+ Custom BeadChip
17 March, 2010 by Staff WritersEnhanced of the OmniExpress BeadChip with more flexibility, to launch in Q2 2010.
RNA sequencing potent tool for understanding gene expression
11 March, 2010 by Tim DeanTwo studies in Nature show the power of RNA sequencing in exploring the genetic mechanisms that underpin gene expression.
Genome sequence of whole family reveals surprises
11 March, 2010 by Staff WritersFamily of four had genome sequenced revealing intergenerational mutation rate and genes for Miller syndrome.
Lorne special: Tracking recent human evolution
17 February, 2010 by Tim DeanA new test aims to reveal the influence of natural selection on the human genome, possibly revealing mutations that lend resistance to disease.
