CSIRO maintains European patent for shRNA gene silencing technology
18 November, 2015CSIRO has successfully defended a key patent for RNA interference (RNAi) gene silencing technology after opposition in Europe.
The key to fighting sepsis
26 October, 2015Australian and US researchers have identified a gene that triggers the inflammatory condition that can lead to the full-body infection sepsis. The gene's discovery could potentially lead to the development of new treatments for the deadly disease.
Gene variant increases depression risk for abused children
08 October, 2015 by Graeme O'NeillScientists have produced further evidence linking a particular variant of the brain's serotonin transporter (SERT) gene to an increased risk of severe depression in individuals who suffered abuse as children.
Personalised medicine to treat mental illness
07 October, 2015With World Mental Health Day coming up on 10 October, Genomind is encouraging clinicians to utilise genetic testing in order to optimise treatment decisions for mentally ill patients.
Genetics study to improve organ transplant outcomes
02 October, 2015More than 35 research centres in 25 different countries, including Australia, are joining together in a genetics study which aims to improve the success of organ transplants worldwide.
A new genetic cause for intersex
29 September, 2015An international study has discovered a new genetic condition which contributes to our understanding of why some people are born with reproductive organs, anatomy or chromosome patterns that do not fit the typical definition of male (XY) or female (XX).
A gene associated with osteoporosis
22 September, 2015An international research team has uncovered a gene associated with osteoporosis, opening up new opportunities for research into the prevention and treatment of this common medical condition.
Small molecular screening libraries for developmental biology
09 September, 2015AMS Biotechnology has announced the launch of its PATHM2 small molecule libraries for small-scale screening in developmental biology and discovery research.
A security guard for cells
28 July, 2015St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research has discovered a warning system in cells that senses foreign RNA and activates an immune response in order to combat incoming infections.
Deadlines extended for AGTA Conference
08 July, 2015Anyone interested in attending or presenting at the Australasian Genomic Technologies Association's 2015 conference now has a bit more time to register their details.
Genetic Technologies appoints executive director
12 June, 2015Molecular diagnostics company Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) has announced the casual appointment of Eutillio Buccilli as its new executive director.
Genome editing could cure blood disorders
19 May, 2015Research led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has found that changing just a single letter of the DNA of human red blood cells in the laboratory increases their production of oxygen-carrying haemoglobin.
Sunflowers: source of stability in proteins
13 May, 2015 by Susan WilliamsonAn enzyme in the common sunflower plant has unexpectedly been found to cleave proteins as well as bind them together.
Free online course on personalised medicine
17 April, 2015The University of New South Wales is inviting participation in its upcoming massive open online course (MOOC) 'Myths and Realities of Personalised Medicine: The Genetic Revolution'.
Is alcoholic liver disease in your genes?
15 April, 2015The US Government has invested $2.5 million in an international study to determine the role of genetics in alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) - a condition which costs $3.8 billion a year in Australia alone.
