Australian gene technology launched in US
10 November, 2008A microarray that consists of both mRNA and non-coding RNA content which helps to elucidate the function of specific non-coding RNAs in relation to known pathways of gene expression has been invented at UQ and now marketed to the US.
New hope for disease prediction
06 February, 2008For the first time, scientists can now show how a particular family of diseases is passed down from mother to child, and how this can lead to the severity of the disease differing widely.
Gene-based search tool
06 December, 2007Your Favorite Gene (www.sigma.com/yfg) is a comprehensive, web-based search tool that matches genes of interest against thousands of Sigma-Aldrich research products. This flexible search engine matches 150,000 shRNAs, 725,000 siRNAs, 4000 antibodies, proteins and kits, and 1000 bioactive small molecules to specific genes of interest.
Evolutionary study finds 300 hidden genes
28 November, 2007Researchers at Cornell have discovered some 300 previously unidentified human genes and found extensions of several hundred genes already known, according to a study published online in the journal Genome Research.
How the circadian rhythm affects gene regulation
27 November, 2007In recent years, scientists have discovered that biological clocks help organise a dizzying array of biochemical processes in the body — but exactly how the microscopic pacemakers in every cell in the body exert such a widespread influence has remained a mystery.
Fruitfly genome reveals shortcomings of modern genome analysis
14 November, 2007Hundreds of scientists from more than 100 institutions in 16 countries have combined to sequence and compare 12 fruit fly genomes, in an effort that has increased researchers ’ understanding of fruit flies but, more importantly, also revealed considerable flaws in the way scientists identify genes.
Genetics responsible for termite caste system
14 November, 2007Researchers have discovered that the termite caste system is influenced by genetic inheritance, a finding which could lead to new ways of combating the pest.
A gene for moonlight romance?
23 October, 2007A team of Australian and Israeli researchers has possibly discovered the aphrodisiac for the biggest moonlight sex event on the planet.
Arthritis genes identified
22 October, 2007A Queensland scientist has discovered two genes responsible for developing a form of arthritis known as ankylosing spondylitis, according to research published in the latest edition of
Human gene array
05 October, 2007Affymetrix has released the GeneChip Human Gene 1.0 ST Array, the latest addition to its Whole-Transcript (WT) assay-based gene expression product family. With the Human Gene 1.0 ST Array design, each of the targeted 28,869 genes is interrogated by an average of 26 probes targeting exon content spread across the entire length of each gene.
Could bacterial infections be altering our DNA?
03 September, 2007Scientists have discovered the genome of a bacterial parasite incorporated into the genome of its host species, according to a report published recently in Science.
Scientists uncover DNA repair mechanism
23 August, 2007Scientists at the American Johns Hopkins University have now uncovered the mechanism the body uses to identify and remove errors in the genetic code, according to the prestigious scientific journal Nature.
Brain gene flicks the switch on gender
21 August, 2007University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a way of creating a male mouse without a Y chromosome by manipulating a single gene in the developing foetus.
Three is better than two but not than four
23 July, 2007Three-stage procedures offer an optimal relationship between costs and benefits in analysing genetic influences in diseases and therapies, a fact that has major practical importance for the ever growing number of gene analyses.
Eucalyptus tapped as the next tree genome to be sequenced
12 July, 2007An ambitious international effort has been launched to decode the genome of Eucalyptus, one of the world's most valuable fibre- and paper-producing trees - with the goal to maximise its potential in the burgeoning bio energy market and for capturing excess atmospheric carbon.
