Victorian Govt invests in mRNA Innovation Hub
09 August, 2022The Victorian mRNA Innovation Hub will work to develop next-generation mRNA vaccines and therapeutics to treat a range of diseases.
Protein improves metabolism of insulin-dependent diabetics
01 August, 2022Scientists have identified a protein called S100A9 that regulates blood glucose, lipids and ketones, without the side effects of insulin.
Genetic link between Alzheimer's and gut disorders confirmed
21 July, 2022People with gut disorders may be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a groundbreaking study.
Many human genomes shaped by 'founder events'
27 June, 2022The genomes of many human populations show evidence of so-called founder events, which occur when a small number of initial members start a new population and can lead to low genetic diversity.
Sperm epigenetic aging may help predict pregnancy success
10 June, 2022Sperm epigenetic aging — the biological, rather than chronological, aging of sperm — has the potential to predict the success and time it takes to become pregnant.
Herpes virus modified to fight cancer
08 June, 2022Researchers have managed to deactivate the genes of the herpes virus that cause disease, thus rendering it suitable for treatment.
Genes can help predict response to arthritis treatment
02 June, 2022Molecular profiling of diseased joint tissue can significantly impact whether specific drug treatments will work to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.
Migraine risk linked with blood protein levels
19 May, 2022Genetic researchers have found several blood proteins that cause migraine and have a shared link with Alzheimer's disease.
CRISPR gene editing now possible in cockroaches
18 May, 2022The simple and efficient technique involves the injection of materials into female adults where eggs are developing, rather than into the embryos themselves.
Aberrant protein found to kill bacterial cells
16 May, 2022The erroneously built protein mimics the action of aminoglycosides, a class of antibiotics.
Milestone achieved in mitochondrial genome editing
09 May, 2022Researchers have developed a new gene-editing platform that is capable of performing A-to-G base conversion in mitochondria.
Scientists identify a genetic cause of lupus
29 April, 2022Researchers identified a gene called TLR7 that, when overactivated, is responsible for causing lupus — an autoimmune disease that can be life-threatening.
Genomic technology can analyse single cells
21 April, 2022For the new method, called snmCAT-seq, scientists used biomarkers to tag DNA, RNA and chromatin without removing them from the cell.
New neurodevelopmental disorder identified
20 April, 2022Variations in the FBXW7 gene were associated with a newly identified condition which causes mild to severe developmental delay, intellectual disability, hypotonia and gastrointestinal issues.
Genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression
19 April, 2022Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persist into adulthood, according to an international study.
