Fast and effective cancer detection with nanomaterials
25 January, 2019Nanotechnology researchers have reported a low-cost way of detecting cancer in early stages using a new class of magnetic nanomaterials.
New DNA sequencer installed at Harry Perkins Institute
18 January, 2019The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (HPIMR) has installed an Illumina NovaSeq 6000 DNA sequencer.
Need reliable DNA?
01 January, 2019In a study conducted by GE Healthcare, researchers examined the yield and quality of DNA from blood samples applied to Whatman FTA cards, using five common methods of DNA extraction.
Role of RNA molecule nc886 in innate immunity
16 October, 2018New research from Emory University shows that the human RNA molecule called nc886 may be a key player in human cells' frontline defences against viruses.
SA Water scientists use DNA in Tassie tiger search
08 May, 2018SA Water scientists are using DNA to search for shy platypus, and the presumed-extinct thylacine.
Bio-Rad IncRNA Workflow
23 March, 2018Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the IncRNA Workflow, a RT-qPCR workflow that is optimised for highly sensitive and specific quantification of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) for gene expression analysis. The workflow provides a streamlined alternative to RNA-Seq for lncRNA discovery and validation.
Biomedica osteomiR microRNA signature for osteoporosis diagnosis
01 March, 2018The osteomiR microRNA signature is intended to assess the risk of a first fracture in female patients of postmenopausal osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. This information enables timely interventions and can help to avoid fractures.
Illumina iSeq 100 Sequencing System
06 February, 2018The iSeq 100 Sequencing System is a small and accessible sequencer from Illumina. Designed for simplicity, it allows labs of all sizes to sequence DNA and RNA at the push of a button.
Regulatory DNA sequences responsible for diseases characterised
30 August, 2017Scientists have developed a new system to identify and characterise the molecular components that control the activities of regulatory DNA sequences in the human genome.
US scientists correct heritable heart condition in human embryos
07 August, 2017US scientists have used CRISPR to edit human embryos, removing a mutation linked to a heritable heart condition.
'DNA spellchecker' errors cause cancer
31 July, 2017Scientists have identified important processes that create cancer-causing mutations by studying the genomes of more than 1000 tumours.
US scientists genetically modify human embryos
28 July, 2017 by Mansi GandhiScientists in the US have reportedly modified the genes of human embryos using CRISPR.
The road to DNA repair
17 July, 2017DNA molecules can be damaged by exposure to chemicals, UV light, radical oxygen and radiation. If left unrepaired, this damage could lead to genomic instability and cell death.
DNA tracking could combat pest turtles
07 July, 2017A Victorian government-commissioned study has confirmed that the eradication of an established pest species can be extremely resource-intensive and costly, and recommends investment in novel tools such as innovative monitoring techniques and improved prevention strategies.
Imaging CRISPR in action
03 July, 2017US scientists have managed to generate near-atomic resolution snapshots of gene editing tool CRISPR, in a breakthrough that provides the structural data necessary for efforts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of CRISPR for biomedical applications.
