Tag: Genetics
Researchers find sea sponges share 70pc human genes
A Queensland scientist has discovered sea sponges share almost 70 per cent of genes with humans.[MORE]
Qld scientists in line for Eureka awards
Several Queensland scientists have been chosen as finalists in the country's premier science awards, the Australian Museum's Eureka Prize.[MORE]
Researchers unravel missing height riddle
Tiny genetic changes are responsible for almost half of the variation in height between individuals, scientists have announced.[MORE]
Cancer gene case spooks biotech companies
Australian biotechnology companies are warning a court challenge could kill off investment in the industry.[MORE]
Legal fight over breast cancer gene
Landmark legal action challenging a patent over breast cancer gene BRCA1 is being launched in Australia today.[MORE]
US team creates synthetic life
US researchers develop the world's first synthetic living cell but admit the technology could be used by bioterrorists.[MORE]
Scientists clone fighting bull
Spanish scientists say they have cloned the world's first fighting bull.[MORE]
Neanderthals live on in our DNA
Neanderthals and modern humans interbred, probably when early humans first began to migrate out of Africa, according to a genetic study. People of European, Asian and Australasian origin all have Neanderthal DNA, but not Africans, researchers reported in the journal Science.[MORE]
Can't quit smoking? Blame your genes
Can't quit smoking? Your addiction may be driven to a large degree by genes.[MORE]
DNA swap offers route to disease-free babies
British scientists have mastered a controversial artificial reproduction technique that could prevent incurable inherited diseases by swapping DNA between two fertilised human eggs.[MORE]
Stress a killer for tiny lizards
It's official: stress is a killer, particularly if you're a sand lizard that has lost its tail.[MORE]
Scientists link low birth weight and diabetes
Researchers find two genetic variants that affect a baby's birth weight and say one of them is also linked with developing diabetes.[MORE]
Finch genome music to researcher's ears
A native songbird known as the "little Aussie battler" has had its genome decoded, which could provide insights into how humans learn language.[MORE]
Landmark ruling deems cancer gene patents invalid
A judge in the US has ruled that patents should not have been awarded over the breast and ovarian cancer genes BRCA1 and 2. [MORE]
Prepare for new farming revolution, CSIRO says
The CSIRO is preparing for a new Green Revolution, only this time they say the rules have changed.[MORE]
Parents give kids fewer mutated genes than thought
American scientists have for the first time unlocked the genetic code of an entire family, and made a startling discovery - that parents pass on fewer mutations than previously thought.[MORE]
Gene protects some Tassie devils from tumour
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The discovery of a genetically different population of Tasmanian Devils has raised hopes for their survival.[MORE]
Scientists close on Omega 3 'Holy Grail'
Australian researchers believe they may have solved one of the most pressing food supply problems of the 21st century.[MORE]
Group says no protection for non-GM farmers
An interest group is concerned that Victorian farmers who want to keep their crops free of genetically modified (GM) plants are unable to do so.[MORE]
Anti-GM crop protesters want fears heard
A group of Denmark residents, opposed to the decision to lift the ban on genetically modified (GM) crops in Western Australia, say consumers are being ignored.[MORE]
Tutu's DNA could point to medical cures
The discovery of the first Indigenous DNA, with Desmond Tutu's help, helps to unlock the story of disease.[MORE]
Alzheimer's gene sharpens young minds
The genetic variant linked to Alzheimer's can also improve the brain function of carriers when they are younger.[MORE]
Genetic test offer raises discrimination fears
Australian insurance provider NIB plans to write to 5,000 of its customers offering half-price genetic testing.[MORE]
Fears GM decision to compromise scientific work
The Western Australian Opposition has criticised the Government for approving genetically modified (GM) canola crops before important research had been carried out.[MORE]
Ban lifted on growing GM canola
The State Government has lifted a ban on growing genetically modified canola and farmers will be able to cultivate the crop from this year.[MORE]
