Familial DNA searches may misidentify family members
22 August, 2013Research published in the journal PLOS ONE, conducted by Rori Rohlfs and colleagues from the University of California at Berkeley and New York University, indicates that familial search methods may identify distant relatives as being closer to the perpetrator than they actually are.
Glue ear mystery comes unstuck
12 August, 2013Research from the University of Western Australia (UWA) could have a significant impact on the treatment of ear infections, reducing the need for antibiotics and surgery and tackling hearing loss in Indigenous communities.
Scientists turn muscular dystrophy defect on and off in cells
01 July, 2013For the first time, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified small molecules that allow for complete control over a genetic defect responsible for the most common adult onset form of muscular dystrophy.
Promega Maxwell CSC system
01 July, 2013Promega has launched the Maxwell CSC instrument and integrated reagent kits for blood DNA and DNA FFPE. The solutions have been developed in compliance with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation and are intended as in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices.
DNA test of Skippy’s scat
12 June, 2013 by Lauren DavisIn order to manage vulnerable kangaroo populations, it is important to identify the distribution of species across particular areas. Researchers at The University of Adelaide have developed a simple DNA test which identifies the animals from something they leave everywhere - their poo.
DNA extraction in three minutes or less
05 June, 2013University of Washington engineers, with spin-out company NanoFacture, have developed a device that can simply and efficiently extract human DNA from fluid samples, making it ready for analysis and genome sequencing in minutes.
Links found between genetic variants and educational attainment
31 May, 2013A multinational team of researchers has identified genetic markers that predict educational attainment by pooling data from more than 125,000 individuals in Australia, the US and 13 western European countries.
Electronic zippers control DNA strands
19 April, 2013A research team from the UK’s National Physics Laboratory and the University of Edinburgh have invented a new way to zip and unzip DNA strands using electrochemistry.
RBC Bioscience MagCore HF 48 automated nucleic acid extraction and purification system
11 April, 2013MagCore HF48 is an automated nucleic acid extraction and purification system with consistent and stable simultaneous processing of up to 48 samples of DNA/RNA.
DNA research identifies genetic risks for prostate, breast and ovarian cancers
02 April, 2013New research has identified more than 80 genetic variations that can increase a person’s risk of prostate, breast and ovarian cancers.
Sigma-Aldrich custom oligonucleotides
27 March, 2013Sigma-Aldrich supplies custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotides to the global life science research community.
Genetics closer to understanding the elusive giant squid
21 March, 2013Research suggests that there is just one single species of giant squid, capable of long-distance travel, rather than the 21 previously described species that were thought to exist.
Discovery of new mechanism influencing cancer genes
05 March, 2013Research revealing that genetic sequences once considered as ‘junk DNA’ can regulate cancer genes could lead to the development of new cancer drugs to reactivate tumour suppressor genes.
Roche and Hamilton Robotics automated DNA sample enrichment platform for 454 GS Junior sequencer
04 March, 2013Roche and Hamilton Robotics have introduced an integrated platform enabling automated DNA sample enrichment for Roche’s 454 GS Junior sequencer.
RBC Bioscience MagCore automatic nucleic acid extraction and purification system
04 March, 2013The RBC MagCore System offers simple, fast, automatic purification of nucleic acids from a diverse range of sample types.
