Out of Africa: more evidence for single origin hypothesis
20 July, 2007 by Kate McDonaldCambridge University-led study finds more evidence that modern humans arose from a single point of origin in sub-Saharan Africa.
In silico approach to predicting protein function
17 July, 2007 by Staff WritersComputer modelling uncovers protein function by sequence.
Call for epigenetic abstracts
16 July, 2007 by Staff WritersPerth will be hosting a major epigenetics conference in November.
Enzyme takes the DNA lead
13 July, 2007 by Staff WritersDNA polymerase epsilon has a critical role in DNA replication, researchers find.
Australian patents now under the Lens
13 July, 2007 by Kate McDonaldAll Australian patents are now freely searchable.
Roche buys into RNAi with Alnylam
10 July, 2007 by Kate McDonald$331 million deal sees Roche move into RNAi-based therapeutics.
Affy puts spotlight on cytogenetics
10 July, 2007 by Kate McDonaldAffymetrix launches collaboration to explore the genetic causes of mental retardation.
Gene expression and chronic fatigue
05 July, 2007 by Staff WritersUNSW researchers narrow chronic fatigue symptoms to 35 genetic markers.
A genome among the gum trees
04 July, 2007 by Staff WritersThe genome of the Eucalyptus tree is to be sequenced.
Cool running for high performance computing
29 June, 2007 by Kate McDonaldSGI introduces cool-running blade server system and scores QUT contract.
Venter scientists conduct bacterial genome transplantation
29 June, 2007 by Staff WritersUS scientists publish first bacterial genome transplantation, changing one species to another.
Genes play an unexpected role in their own activation
28 June, 2007 by Staff WritersUS researchers show that genes activated by the transcription factor CREB dictate which helper molecules it uses.
First gene linked to scoliosis identified
26 June, 2007 by Staff WritersUS researchers link defect in CHD7 gene to idiopathic scoliosis.
Proteins and the Fragile X pathway
15 June, 2007 by Staff WritersNew regulatory target for Fragile X protein identified.
High throughput sequencing from Roche
11 June, 2007 by External Press Release AuthorRoche installs a Genome Sequencer FLX system in Australia.
