Genetic experts recommend against gene editing that culminates in human pregnancy
04 August, 2017An international group of 11 organisations with genetics expertise is urging a cautious but proactive approach to gene editing.
Genomics facility opens at UNSW
26 July, 2017UNSW's Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics, said to be the largest and most comprehensive university-based facility of its kind in Australia, has found a new home.
Genetic Signatures receives regulatory approval for Enteric products
22 June, 2017Molecular diagnostics company Genetic Signatures has received Australian and European regulatory approval for its Enteric Viral Detection solution. This will allow the sale of the company's complete enteric suite within those regions, which represent 22% of the global molecular diagnostics market.
Five new gene regions linked to endometriosis
13 June, 2017In the world's largest study into the genetic causes of endometriosis, researchers have helped identify five new gene regions linked to the disease.
Leading genome sequencing platform comes to Melbourne
08 June, 2017The NovaSeq genome sequencing platform, based at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, is expected to revolutionise the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and rare genetic disease through rapid and efficient genome analysis.
The different mutations behind acute myeloid leukaemia
29 May, 2017UK researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how different genetic mutations cause acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) — one of the most common acute leukaemias in adults.
Whole genome sequencing to diagnose kidney disease
24 May, 2017Dr Amali Mallawaarachchi has been awarded a grant by PKD Foundation Australia to support the development of an improved genomic diagnostic tool for individuals with kidney disease.
Altering evolution with gene drive technology — what are the risks?
05 May, 2017With new gene-editing technology that overrides natural selection set to come into use in the next 3–5 years, the Australian Academy of Science claims it is time for Australia to have a national discussion about the implications of this technology.
The genetics of depression: volunteers wanted
10 April, 2017If you're over 18 and you've been treated for clinical depression, you're invited to join a global investigation into the genetic origins of this common and devastating mental illness.
Metabolic biomarkers used to accurately diagnose autism
20 March, 2017US scientists have developed a highly accurate method that analyses metabolic biomarkers to assess whether a child is on the autism spectrum.
The gene that causes sudden death
13 March, 2017Researchers have identified a gene that causes arrhythmogenic right ventricle cardiomyopathy (ARVC) — a genetic disorder that predisposes seemingly healthy young people to cardiac arrest.
Jumping between species helps viruses evolve
10 March, 2017Researchers have discovered that viruses jump between species more often than previously thought — an action which plays a significant role in virus evolution.
Connection to country is in Aboriginal DNA
09 March, 2017According to recent research from the Aboriginal Heritage Project, Indigenous Australians' connection to country is far more than just spiritual in nature.
Redheads at higher risk of Parkinson's and melanoma
07 March, 2017It's no secret that people with ginger hair and pale skin are more at risk of damage from ultraviolet light, but as it turns out, that's not the only thing our redheaded brothers and sisters need to be wary of.
Ice Age 6: the genomic meltdown of the woolly mammoth
06 March, 2017If the Ice Age animated film franchise were to follow the descendants of Manny the mammoth for a few thousand years or so, viewers would see the species suffer a 'mutational meltdown' as a result of its dwindling and increasingly isolated populations.
