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Discrimination and DNA databases
Last month, the South Australian government began accessing the national DNA database. In just the first few days the database has linked suspects to more than 20 unsolved crimes, including rape and assault, some dating back to the 1980s
[ + ]Drugs and devices — blurring the boundaries
The combination of a pharmacological substance and a medical product — which itself has no effect on biochemical processes inside the human body — is one of the hot topics in the biotech industry today
[ + ]Apollo scores big with Millipore
Apollo Life Sciences signs agreement with Millipore for LIF protein. [ + ]
Move over Skippy - big-time sequencing has arrived
James Watson's genome is now on DVD thanks to cutting-edge sequencing technology, so why, barring the wallaby genome, can't we do projects like this in Australia? [ + ]
Common variants, common disease
Genome-wide association studies show the way forward for global genomic research. [ + ]
New boss for GE Healthcare in ANZ
Harry Simeonidis takes control of GE Healthcare in the ANZ region. [ + ]
237 reasons to have sex
Many scientists assume people have sex for simple and straightforward reasons such as to experience sexual pleasure or to reproduce, but new research reveals hundreds of varied and complex motivations that range from the spiritual to the vengeful
[ + ]Who owns your DNA?
There is no doubt that genetic testing and the mapping of the human genome has changed the face of medicine, but it also raises new debates over ethics and, more importantly, who owns your genetic information?
[ + ]Spring-loaded hep C helicase
Hepatitis C helicase unwinds DNA in a spring-loaded, three-step process. [ + ]
That was the week that was ...
Bracks' legacy, AIDS conference, the art of Odile Crick and the science of the Simpsons. [ + ]
PROFILE: Seek and we shall provide
A Brisbane biomedical scientist has set up an online matching service for researchers. And before you ask, it's aimed at finding professional partners, not romantic ones. [ + ]
TB diagnostic agreement for Proteome Systems
Sputum-based test to be developed by Proteome Systems and BD. [ + ]
Bioprospecting at Box Hill
Box Hill biotech students go into the lab with PaleoTechnology. [ + ]
GE's $8 billion Abbott deal falls over
Massive sale of diagnostics business too good to be true? [ + ]
Affy puts spotlight on cytogenetics
Affymetrix launches collaboration to explore the genetic causes of mental retardation. [ + ]