Horse genome reveals evolutionary surprises
06 November, 2009 by Tim DeanFirst full genome of the domestic horse sequenced. Sheds light on evolutionary history and human diseases.
Gene patents vital to biotech industry: IPTA
05 November, 2009 by Tim DeanBanning gene patents could devastate Australian biotechnology industry, says IPTA.
Novel sequencing approach produces cucumber genome
03 November, 2009 by Tim DeanTraditional and next generation sequencing technologies combined for de novo sequence.
Genome 'dark matter' sheds light on speciation
27 October, 2009 by Staff WritersRapidly evolving gene interferes with sterility in other species.
FLASH goes the messenger RNA
23 October, 2009 by Staff WritersProtein involved in programmed cell death found to play a role in DNA replication.
Evolution in a bottle
19 October, 2009 by Staff Writers40,000 generations of bacteria show natural selection in action.
Lifting the lid on the epigenome
15 October, 2009 by Staff WritersSalk researchers map the first complete human epigenome.
Gene linked to anaemia found
12 October, 2009 by Staff WritersCommon gene variant found to regulate iron and haemoglobin levels.
Revealing the dark matter of the genome
09 October, 2009 by Staff WritersNew map of copy number variation in the human genome could help reveal missing genetic variants for common disease.
IBM aims for personalised medicine with DNA chip
06 October, 2009 by Agam ShahIBM's research effort proposes to map genetic code in minutes at a cost of between US$100 and US$1,000.
Revealing the bacteria metabolome
28 September, 2009 by Staff WritersComplete bacteria metabolome highlights protein networks and functions.
How proteins talk to each other
23 September, 2009 by Staff WritersEnxyme caspase-3 cleaves in unforeseen ways.
Feature: Untying the haplomics knot
17 September, 2009 by Graeme O'NeillUnravelling the haplotype could reveal heretofore unknown links between genes and diseases. Dr Malcolm Simons thinks he might have a solution to this epic challenge.
Gene therapy cures colour blindness
17 September, 2009 by Tim DeanAdult monkeys colour blind since birth given trichromatic vision.
Feature: Blooming controversy
14 September, 2009 by Graeme O'NeillTraditional notions of biological classification based on morphology are being shaken up by the new practice of molecular taxonomy. But far from being contradictory approaches, they may end up being complementary.
