Tag: Cloning and DNA
High hopes for devil research
It is hoped the latest research into the facial tumour disease killing Tasmanian devils could also uncover clues about human cancers.[MORE]
Researcher in trouble for GM mice experiment
A researcher is suspended and a lab closed over an unauthorised experiment with genetically-modified mice.[MORE]
Researchers create 'miniature brain' from stem cells
Researchers in Japan say they have created functioning human brain tissue from stem cells for the first time. [MORE]
Embryonic stem cell debate to begin
State Parliament will begin debating a bill to allow embryonic stem cell research in SA today.[MORE]
Vic police criticised over botched DNA case
Police are in the firing line over the review of 7,000 DNA cases after the contamination of a DNA sample in a cold case murder investigation.[MORE]
Scientists in spat over ancient chicken DNA
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An argument centred on what came first to South America - the chicken or Columbus - has been ignited by a row over carbon dating and DNA of an ancient chicken bone.[MORE]
Wikipedia opens online library on human genes
A group of US researchers has laid out the foundations for a new online library on human genetics stored within the existing framework of open-access encyclopedia Wikipedia.[MORE]
DNA confirms existence of river sharks in Top End
A Northern Territory scientist says new DNA research on river sharks will hopefully help the species survive. [MORE]
FBI scientist highlights DNA breakthroughs
A senior scientist from the FBI in the US says the use of DNA is helping to simplify criminal investigations.[MORE]
Dolly cloners take out million-dollar science prize
The scientists behind Dolly, the world's first cloned sheep, have been announced as the winners of the Shaw Prize, the million-dollar award known as the Nobel Prize of the east.[MORE]
Monash University hopes for first cloning licence
A Monash Uni team is hoping to be granted the first Australia licence to clone human embryo cells for stem-cell research.[MORE]
Biotech firm offers to clone your dog
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A US firm is offering people the chance to clone their dog, but it comes at a hefty price.[MORE]
'Genetic barcode' could help predict and prevent disease
Researchers say they have developed a genetic barcode that could predict and prevent diseases.[MORE]
'Special' DNA could save Tasmania's devils
There is a glimmer of hope for the tasmanian devil, with scientists revealing a group of devils known as the "special six" have DNA that may be resistant to the deadly facial tumour disease.[MORE]
Australia urged not to follow UK on human-animal hybrid research
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A scientist says Aust doesn't need to follow the UK into human-animal hybrid stem cell research.[MORE]
Police use DNA to solve 13-year-old crimes
Police have used DNA evidence from a body found near Gympie in south-east Queensland to solve a series of sex crimes from 1995 to 2001.[MORE]
First cloned sniffer dogs begin training
The world's first cloned sniffer dogs have begun training and will be ready to report for duty this year, South Korean customs officials say.[MORE]
Assembly passes embryo cloning laws
Laws allowing the creation of human embryo clones for research purposes have been passed by the ACT Legislative Assembly.[MORE]
Climate change risk for endangered animals
A major study of ancient DNA has produced a grim outlook for endangered animals as a result of climate change.[MORE]
Therapeutic cloning bill 'an ethical failure'
The ACT Legislative Assembly's plan to allow therapeutic cloning is being described as an ethical failing by the Catholic Church.[MORE]
Assembly debates proposed cloning legislation
The Legislative Assembly is debating a bill that would allow human embryo clones to be created for research purposes.[MORE]
Opponents raise doubts over British DNA register
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In Britain, there has been a mixed response to a call by a senior police officer for a mandatory national DNA register. [MORE]
Rare NT fish added to global DNA database
A rare native fish recently discovered in Kakadu National Park is among the first Northern Territory species to join a global DNA library.[MORE]
Gene studies confirm 'out of Africa' theories
Two genetic studies have confirmed theories that modern humans evolved in Africa and then migrated through Europe and Asia to reach the Pacific and Americas.[MORE]
Canadian warns against GM canola
The head of a Canadian farm lobby group will today visit Williams, south of Perth, to warn farmers about the risks of genetically modified (GM) canola.[MORE]
