Life Scientist > Molecular Biology

Pooling resources to improve siRNAs

16 May, 2007 by Kate McDonald

US 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 McDonald

When 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'Neill

Could 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 Wylie

Everyone 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 McDonald

Budget funds announced for genomic plant and animal research


Book review - Membrane proteins

27 April, 2007 by Zehra Elgundi

Zehra Elgundi reviews Structural Genomics on Membrane Proteins.


Independent review: Structural Genomics on Membrane Proteins

27 April, 2007 by Zehra Elgundi

This is a recommended reference for research laboratories involved in the study and expression of recombinant proteins.


Genes IX

27 April, 2007 by External Press Release Author

From renowned author Benjamin Lewin comes the newest edition of his classic text, Genes IX.


MMP inhibitor profiling kit

26 April, 2007 by External Press Release Author

The MMP Inhibitor Profiling Kit from BIOMOL International is a complete assay system.


Pre-stained protein standards

26 April, 2007 by External Press Release Author

The Novex Sharp Protein Standard provides bands in a pre-stained format for various protein gel electrophoresis applications.


DNA storage at room temperature

26 April, 2007 by External Press Release Author

SampleGard provides superior, rapid DNA recovery after years of storage.


Liquid handling in a small package

26 April, 2007 by External Press Release Author

The ML560 combines the capabilities of all preceding ML500 units into one instrument.


High throughput sequencing from Roche Diagnostics

26 April, 2007 by External Press Release Author

Roche Diagnostics has launched the second generation of its high throughput sequencing technology.


ETD for protein and peptide analysis

26 April, 2007 by External Press Release Author

Thermo Fisher Scientific has released the LTQ XL linear ion trap mass spectrometer


Genetic interactions determine hair and skin colour

23 April, 2007 by Graeme O'Neill

Queensland researcher Richard Sturm is looking at how various alleles interact to influence eye, hair and skin colour. The research is of particular importance in understanding skin cancer risk in European populations.


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