High-throughput genetic sequencer deployed in Melbourne
22 May, 2019Next-generation sequencing facility Micromon Genomics is the first Australian commercial user of the high-throughput genetic sequencer MGISEQ-2000.
Tecan NGS DreamPrep library preparation method
13 February, 2019Tecan has launched NGS DreamPrep, a fully automated approach to next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation for research use.
NGS — size does matter
01 February, 2019High-quality libraries are key to keeping next-generation sequencing maximising usable data.
Investigating the genetics behind male infertility
21 November, 2018Researchers from Newcastle University are investigating the genetic causes of male infertility — an often-overlooked condition about which very little is known.
Tumour mutational burden and the importance of panel size
25 October, 2018When it comes to cancer treatment, tumour mutational burden has become increasingly utilised as a biomarker for immunotherapy response prediction.
Australian researchers contribute to the discovery of four new MS genes
22 October, 2018The four new genes contribute to the devastating neurological disease, multiple sclerosis (MS).
100,000 Genomes Project reaches halfway milestone
22 February, 2018The UK's 100,000 Genomes Project has reached a major milestone by sequencing 50,000 genomes, just over five years after it was announced by then Prime Minister David Cameron.
GeneCopoeia Genome-CRISP CRISPR products and services
01 February, 2018GeneCopoeia's Genome-CRISP CRISPR-Cas9 products and services are designed to provide a complete, powerful solution for precision RNA-guided genome editing.
GeneCopoeia AAVPrime adeno-associated virus (AAV) particles
01 December, 2017GeneCopoeia's AAVPrime adeno-associated virus (AAV) products are useful tools for inserting genes into a broad range of cell types with high efficiency and enhanced safety.
Unchained Labs Lunatic batch quantification system for proteomics and genomics
01 December, 2017Lunatic from Unchained Labs makes batch quantification of protein, DNA and RNA simple. It is said to be the easiest-to-use system on the market that can batch measure biologics and genomics from low to high concentrations due to its dynamic range of 0.03–200 OD.
The science behind a better brew
27 October, 2017A good beer is all about the yeast, but can next-generation sequencing lead to a better brew?
Illumina Nextera DNA Flex Library Prep Kit for whole genome sequencing
06 October, 2017Illumina has announced the Nextera DNA Flex Library Prep Kit for whole genome sequencing. It eliminates the need for sample preparation for whole blood and saliva and removes tedious steps in the library prep workflow, such as mechanical fragmentation of DNA, quantification and normalisation.
Gene drives and the rapid rise of resistance
24 July, 2017 by Adam FloranceThe latest research by a team from Cornell University has found that current approaches to gene drives may need to be rethought.
Sequencing completed for wild wheat, mutant rice genomes
10 July, 2017The world of genomics just got a whole lot richer, with scientists completing sequencing for not one but two crop genomes over the past week.
Genome regulation mystery solved
23 June, 2017US researchers have addressed a longstanding question about how DNA functions are organised in space and time, including how genes are regulated to be silenced or expressed.
