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.
Roundworm's genetic code successfully sequenced
07 April, 2015An international research team, led by the University of Melbourne, has sequenced the genetic code of the roundworm Toxocara canis.
Genetic Signatures lists on the ASX
01 April, 2015Molecular diagnostics company Genetic Signatures listed on the ASX today under the stock code 'GSS', following a successful IPO which achieved the maximum raising of $7.5 million.
ISO accreditation for AGRF next-gen sequencing
25 March, 2015The Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) has received ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation for Illumina-based sequencing services in its next-generation sequencing lab.
High-resolution gene sequencing technology
11 March, 2015Researchers from Sydney's Garvan Institute have developed CaptureSeq - a gene sequencing technology that is said to explore the human genome at a much higher resolution than ever before.
Spider venom can prevent pain, too
05 March, 2015 by Lauren DavisIn news which may cause arachnophobes around the world to breathe a collective sigh of relief, researchers have discovered that spider venom contains compounds which have the potential to block pain.
Whole genome sequencing for pancreatic cancer
02 March, 2015By using whole genome sequencing to determine the complete genetic code of pancreatic tumours in 100 patients, scientists have discovered the genetic changes that drive the formation of four subtypes of the disease.
