New technique reveals protein function
21 June, 2013A new experimental technique allows users to study the function of individual proteins in individual cell types in a living organism.
Genes and lifestyle both factor in phenome facility
14 June, 2013The MRC-NIHR Phenome Centre, opened on 5 June, is the world’s first large-scale national phenomics facility. It will help scientists and doctors better understand how the interaction between a person’s genes and the environment (phenomics) affects that person’s susceptibility to various diseases.
Genome sequence scanning identifies Salmonella
05 June, 2013PathoGenetix, a commercial-stage developer of an automated system for rapid bacterial identification, has announced research demonstrating the use of genome sequence scanning (GSS) technology to confirm and identify pathogenic Salmonella strains in enriched spinach samples in less than 5 h.
Depressed brains out of sync with the world
17 May, 2013 by Lauren DavisThe brain acts as a timekeeper for each cell’s 24-hour body clock, keeping this clock in sync with the world so that it can govern our appetites, sleep, moods and more. But new research shows that the clock may be broken in the brain cells of people with depression, meaning they operate out of sync with the usual ingrained daily cycle.
Mystery disease solved by gene experts
09 May, 2013A global team of researchers has identified the gene behind an Australian toddler’s paediatric brain disorder in a discovery that is paving the way for the diagnosis and treatment of other children with genetic diseases.
Novel technology for targeted NGS in large numbers of samples
19 April, 2013Researchers at Population Genetics Technologies (Cambridge, UK) have developed and validated an innovative technology - Reflex - for efficient targeted sequencing of long DNA regions in large numbers of genomic DNA samples.
Genes in genes help crack genetic code for Tourette syndrome
19 April, 2013New evidence elucidates the mystery of the genetic basis of Tourette syndrome (TS) that has puzzled medical researchers for over a century. This remarkable discovery linking genes, brain, mind and behaviour provides unparalleled insight into the biological basis of human behaviour.
Metagenomics used to identify organisms in serious disease outbreaks
11 April, 2013Researchers have been able to reconstruct the genome sequence of an outbreak strain of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) that caused over 50 deaths in Germany. They used an approach known as metagenomics, which bypasses the need for growing bacteria in the lab.
Genetic mystery surrounding haemophilia solved
14 March, 2013UNSW’s Dean of Science, Professor Merlin Crossley, has found the third and final missing piece in the genetic puzzle of an unusual form of haemophilia, more than 20 years after he discovered the first two pieces.
GeneCopoeia Genome-TALER custom TALEN and TALE-TF services
06 March, 2013GeneCopoeia offers several services for designing, creating and validating TALENs, TALE-TFs and other TAL effectors-based targeted genomic modification tools.
Whole genome sequencing better at tracing TB outbreaks than standard test
14 February, 2013A new form of genetic testing of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis can provide better information on TB transmission and also trace TB outbreaks more accurately than the current standard test, according to a study from Germany published in this week’s PLOS Medicine.
Unlocking the genetic secrets of avian hairstyles
11 February, 2013Sir Walter Murdoch Adjunct Professor Thomas Gilbert is part of an international team that has helped decode the genetic blueprint of the common pigeon (Rock Pigeon/Feral Pigeon) in a breakthrough that sheds light into the minute building blocks of evolution.
Discovery shows genetic causes of rare bone condition
30 January, 2013Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered two new genetic causes of craniosynostosis, a rare bone condition that can inhibit brain growth in children.
Genetics discovery to help fight deadly fever
10 January, 2013Scientists are a step closer to developing a vaccine against a fatally infectious parasite carried in the bite of sandflies.
New Australia-China centre to map entire wheat protein genome
10 January, 2013A new joint research centre at Murdoch University is aiming to improve international competitiveness for Australian grain growers by mapping the entire wheat protein genome.
