Feature: Hidden in the genome
22 December, 2010 by Fiona WylieIn only five years, genome-wide association studies have made a tremendous impact on our understanding of disease and health. But despite great hopes, there are also great challenges ahead for the GWAS.
Genetic variants linked to endometriosis discovered
13 December, 2010 by Tim DeanAn international team of researchers, including scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, have conducted the largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) to date and have identified two genetic variants that are associated with the gynaecological disease, endometriosis.
Opinion: Report from gene patenting senate inquiry is step in the right direction
10 December, 2010 by Staff WritersDr Karin Innes, patent attorney with FB Rice & Co boils the 170-page report down to 16 key recommendations and explains what they mean for you.
Australian Phenomics Network to launch microRNA screening platform
06 December, 2010 by Staff WritersThe Australian Phenomics Network (APN) is set to launch a new microRNA screening platform that will encompass all known microRNAs currently identified in the human genome.
Call for calm in gene patent debate
18 November, 2010 by David BinningAustralia’s peak life sciences industry body AusBiotech has called for calm over the escalating debate on gene patenting, which it sees as having been hijacked by ill-informed and emotionally driven political and community groups.
John Shine wins 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
18 November, 2010 by Staff WritersProfessor John Shine, Executive Director of Sydney’s Garvan Institute of Medical Research, received the 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, the nation’s most highly respected award for scientific achievement.
Feature: Uncovering the genetics of heart development
09 November, 2010 by Staff WritersThe heart is an organ beautiful in form, efficient in function and intricate in regulation. Professor Richard Harvey has spent his career uncovering the developmental and molecular workings of the heart.
New sequencing technology raises questions about existing data
05 November, 2010 by Staff WritersSequencing technology has advanced so far in the last few years that questions are now being asked about the value of existing research data and the techniques for acquiring it.
UQ researchers awarded for syringe-free vaccination technology
29 October, 2010 by Staff WritersA research team with the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology ( AIBN) has been awarded the 2010 Translational Research Excellence Commercialisation Award.
1000 Genomes Project publishes first results
28 October, 2010 by Tim DeanThe first pilot phase of the 1000 Genomes Project has now ended with the results published this week in the journal Nature (doi:10.1038/nature09534).
Genetic clues to psoriasis revealed
22 October, 2010 by Staff WritersEuropean researchers have identified for the first time a number of genetic variants indicating increased risk of the skin disease psoriasis.
ChemGenex welcomes Cephalon as new investor
22 October, 2010 by David BinningMelbourne cancer biotech ChemGenex announced today that US pharma Cephalon has become a major new investor in the company. The announcement saw the company’s shares surge almost 15 percent to $0.50 by mid afternoon trade.
Gene patent debate "muddled": panel
22 October, 2010 by Tim DeanThe gene patenting debate is complex, says Tania Obranovich, partner at law firm Davis Collison Cave, who spoke yesterday at the AusBiotech 2010 Conference on a panel entitled ‘Busting the myths about gene patenting.’
Agilent kicks off two partnerships with Australian universities
20 October, 2010 by Staff WritersTwo Australian universities have received funding and technology from Agilent Technologies to help kick start new research initiatives.
Feature: Australian Synchrotron transforms proteomics
08 October, 2010 by Graeme O'NeillMelbourne X-ray crystallographer, Tom Caradoc-Davies, needed only one hour on the Australian Synchrotron’s beamline to obtain the high-resolution diffraction data that revealed the structure of a key component of bacterial pili.
