Daunting challenges ahead for genetics: J. Craig Venter
07 April, 2010 by Tim Dean10 years on from the Human Genome Project challenges remain in linking genotypes to phenotypes and in data quality.
Songbird genome gives insight into memory and speech
01 April, 2010 by Tim DeanThe genome of the zebra finch is helping us understand how we learn how to speak.
Doublesex gene makes men behave like men
22 March, 2010 by Staff WritersThe 'doublesex' gene shapes brain, body and behaviour, at least when it comes to fruit flies.
Gene regulation, not just genes, make us unique
19 March, 2010 by Tim DeanStudy shows transcription factors play a larger roll than expected in explaining individual differences.
Genetically engineered mosquitoes become "flying vaccinators"
19 March, 2010 by Tim DeanVaccination by mosquito could become a new method of protecting people from diseases.
Illumina announces HumanOmniExpress+ Custom BeadChip
17 March, 2010 by Staff WritersEnhanced of the OmniExpress BeadChip with more flexibility, to launch in Q2 2010.
RNA sequencing potent tool for understanding gene expression
11 March, 2010 by Tim DeanTwo studies in Nature show the power of RNA sequencing in exploring the genetic mechanisms that underpin gene expression.
Genome sequence of whole family reveals surprises
11 March, 2010 by Staff WritersFamily of four had genome sequenced revealing intergenerational mutation rate and genes for Miller syndrome.
Lorne special: Tracking recent human evolution
17 February, 2010 by Tim DeanA new test aims to reveal the influence of natural selection on the human genome, possibly revealing mutations that lend resistance to disease.
Feature: Epigenetics helps plants weather winter
15 January, 2010 by Fiona WylieHow do plants ‘know’ when to begin flowering in spring? Dr Jean Finnegan of the CSIRO explores the epigenetic mechanisms that help flowering plants weather the winter.
Soybean genome sequenced
14 January, 2010 by Tim DeanComplete genome expected to lead to improved strains of this vital economic crop.
Feature: Blending ‘omics in the wine glass
12 January, 2010 by Tim DeanWinemaking is a practice steeped in tradition, but it’s about to be brought in to the 21st century through an ambitious systems biology project that will also have ramifications for the broader life science community.
Feature: How we got our big brains
08 January, 2010 by Graeme O'NeillAround two million years ago, the human brain began to increase in size. James Sikela’s team has linked the expansion to a specific protein domain, DUF1220.
Feature: Origins of life
04 January, 2010 by Graeme O'NeillIt now seems quite likely that life began with self-replicating RNA molecules. But under what conditions? New Zealand theoretical biologist David Penny is warming to the idea of a cold start.
Feature: Nature or Nurture? Neither!
29 December, 2009 by Fiona WylieIt’s an age old debate: nature or nurture. But as Emma Whitelaw is finding, our individual differences may be due to neither, they might be down to dumb luck.
