Cool running for high performance computing
29 June, 2007 by Kate McDonaldSGI introduces cool-running blade server system and scores QUT contract.
Venter scientists conduct bacterial genome transplantation
29 June, 2007 by Staff WritersUS scientists publish first bacterial genome transplantation, changing one species to another.
Genes play an unexpected role in their own activation
28 June, 2007 by Staff WritersUS researchers show that genes activated by the transcription factor CREB dictate which helper molecules it uses.
First gene linked to scoliosis identified
26 June, 2007 by Staff WritersUS researchers link defect in CHD7 gene to idiopathic scoliosis.
Proteins and the Fragile X pathway
15 June, 2007 by Staff WritersNew regulatory target for Fragile X protein identified.
High throughput sequencing from Roche
11 June, 2007 by External Press Release AuthorRoche installs a Genome Sequencer FLX system in Australia.
Protein tree of life
24 May, 2007 by Staff WritersUS researchers have constructed the first family tree of metabolic protein architecture.
Characterising glycans not just the icing on the cake
18 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldA collaboration between Agilent Technologies and the University of California at Davis (UCD) has developed a new way to characterise glycans in human breast milk.
Pooling resources to improve siRNAs
16 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldUS company Dharmacon, now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, achieved a major breakthrough in RNAi technology by reducing off-target events.
DNA-directed RNAi and the crown jewels
16 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldWhen Merck announced last year it was buying Sirna Therapeutics for over US$1 billion, the world sat up and took notice. RNAi was now being seen as not only a revolution in our understanding but something with an unimaginable dollar value as well.
RNA, microRNAs and human disease
15 May, 2007 by Graeme O'NeillCould a targeted therapy to activate the endonuclease Drosha in tumour cells force them to differentiate and die?
Taking RNAi from in vitro to in vivo
15 May, 2007 by Fiona WylieEveryone is excited about the use of RNAi in the laboratory, but some are now taking the next step and looking at its use in vivo.
New biosciences research centre for La Trobe
02 May, 2007 by Kate McDonaldBudget funds announced for genomic plant and animal research
Book review - Membrane proteins
27 April, 2007 by Zehra ElgundiZehra Elgundi reviews Structural Genomics on Membrane Proteins.
Independent review: Structural Genomics on Membrane Proteins
27 April, 2007 by Zehra ElgundiThis is a recommended reference for research laboratories involved in the study and expression of recombinant proteins.
