Promising therapeutic target for depression identified
30 May, 2019Researchers have discovered that a fragment of the 'galanin' neuropeptide is involved in anhedonia, which is the loss of the capacity to feel pleasure in daily activities.
Genomics partnership to advance precision public health
27 May, 2019The collaboration between Pryzm Health and BGI Genomics aims to improve the utility of genomic testing for the clinic and lower the barriers for access to precision health care.
Key Alzheimer's protein blocked by researchers
20 May, 2019Researchers have shown the de facto key role played by the protein galectin-3 in Alzheimer's disease, demonstrating a reduction in plaque and inflammatory load after the protein was blocked in mice.
IDT Custom NGS Adapters
17 May, 2019Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has launched its Custom NGS Adapters offering, providing an easy and flexible customised adapter solution directly to scientists.
Gene found to defend against acute leukaemia
07 May, 2019A gene called PHF6 plays a powerful role in protecting against blood cancer — and a breakdown in the gene's function could accelerate the development of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Blood samples could match cancer patients to clinical trials
29 April, 2019Scientists could help match cancer patients with no other treatment options to clinical trials with experimental medicines, by analysing the genetic faults in a sample of their blood.
Biomarkers for oral cancer discovered
24 April, 2019Researchers have discovered epigenetic markers that are distinctly different in oral cancer tissues compared to the adjacent healthy tissues in patients.
How to stop mosquitoes from smelling human sweat
22 April, 2019US researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat.
New method to more accurately diagnose cancer subtypes
18 April, 2019The method may provide a more accurate snapshot of rearranged DNA found in cancer, and could help connect cancer patients with personalised treatments faster than current methods.
Multigene test predicts depression risk in young people
16 April, 2019An international research team has found a genetic score that reliably predicts the risk, severity and age of onset of depression in young people.
The protein that causes pain
09 April, 2019Scientists have discovered that if a particular protein is missing during the foetal stage, no neurons develop that convey pain, temperature and itch.
Uncovering unknown stages of foetal development
21 March, 2019By applying gene analysis to individual cells from early mouse embryos, researchers have discovered previously unknown cellular stages of foetal development from fertilised egg to living being.
Blood test could predict kidney transplant rejection
20 March, 2019UK researchers have found a way to predict rejection of a kidney transplant before it happens, by monitoring the immune system of transplant patients.
What does a pregnancy protein have to do with geriatric diseases?
14 March, 2019A powerful protein in the blood of pregnant woman could be used to find ways to treat and even prevent a wide range of age-related disorders.
Semi-identical twins identified during pregnancy
05 March, 2019A boy and a girl in Brisbane have been confirmed as the second set of semi-identical twins in the world — and the first to be identified by doctors during pregnancy.
