Genomics comes to the rescue of the Tasmanian devil
27 June, 2011 by Staff WritersWhole-genome analysis has been employed by Australian and overseas researchers to develop a new approach to saving the endangered Tasmanian devil.
Controversial biological and gene patent Bill delayed
17 June, 2011 by Tim DeanThe Senate has issued an extension until August for the hotly debated Patent Amendment (Human Genes and Biological Materials) Bill.
Feature: Human focus of miRNA
03 June, 2011 by Graeme O'NeillRevealing the role of a particular microRNA in cancer of epithelial tissue was a tricky prospect for Professor Peter Leedman and his team.
Feature: Mysteries of nerve function
04 May, 2011 by Fiona WylieAssociate Professor Fred Meunier has finally shed some light on the role played by the protein Munc18 in nerve function.
Feature: Proteins that make you think
02 May, 2011 by Fiona WylieAssociate Professor Fred Meunier is unravelling the mystery of a curious protein called Munc18, and its role in nerve function.
New mechanism of evolution uncovered
22 March, 2011 by Tim DeanAustralian researchers have detailed a new mechanism of evolution that is not based on natural selection but rather on how populations of organisms, such as cane toads, move around.
Feature: Metagenomics and beyond
11 March, 2011 by Tim DeanThe new Australian Centre for Ecogenomics will be taking metagenomics to the next step by combining it with other approaches to reveal how entire biological systems work.
Feature: Metagenomics goes full circle
11 March, 2011 by Tim DeanMetagenomics pioneers, Phil Hugenholtz and Gene Tyson, are hoping to reveal the evolutionary forces that shape microbiological ecosystems.
Feature: From metagenomics to ecogenomics
11 March, 2011 by Tim DeanPhil Hugenholtz has used metagenomics to uncover the remarkable ecosystem in the humble termite’s hind-gut that allows it to digest stubborn cellulose.
MASSIVE boost to life sciences
09 March, 2011 by Tim DeanA new $8 million supercomputer facility will offer state-of-the-art 3D visualisation to Australian life science researchers.
Feature: Tackling proteomics from the top down
08 March, 2011 by Staff WritersProfessor Neil Kelleher in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University in Illinois is taking a top down approach to proteomics and has developed a platform for the large-scale analysis of intact proteins.
Feature: Top down proteomics
08 March, 2011 by Staff WritersProfessor Neil Kelleher is driving to make top down proteomics a more efficient and productive approach.
Feature: From proteomics to biomarkers
08 March, 2011 by Staff WritersProfessor Neil Kelleher is using his top down proteomics approach to discover new biomarkers for disease.
Scientists and biotechs opposed to biologics patent amendment
04 March, 2011 by Tim DeanThe Australian Academy of Science and AusBiotech have both spoken out against the proposed amendment to the patent act that would ban patenting any biological materials.
Feature: Genetic diversity and human evolution
28 February, 2011 by Tim DeanVanessa Hayes, now posted at the J Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), conducted a pioneering study of human genetic diversity in the Bushman of the Kalahari desert in Africa.
