Tag: Genetics
Don't keep it in the family: Inbreeding behind mammoth extinction
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Researchers have found woolly mammoths were more closely related to modern, living elephants than previously thought.[MORE]
Scientists map kangaroo genome
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After more than four years and funding dramas, the genome of Australia's largest marsupial, the kangaroo, has been mapped.[MORE]
Gene ethicist calls for tougher research restrictions
A gene ethicist says the Govt regulator should use more power when dealing with researchers who breach compliance rules.[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]
Bad behaviour 'blamed on genes'
People wanting to shirk responsibility for their behaviour will be happy to learn they can blame their parents for almost half of it.[MORE]
Embryonic stem cell debate to begin
State Parliament will begin debating a bill to allow embryonic stem cell research in SA today.[MORE]
Concerns raised over GM food approvals
Australia's food regulation authority is being accused of failing to respond to concerns about the safety of genetically engineered foods.[MORE]
Two more genes linked to common skin cancer
Scientists have found two new genetic variations that appear to increase the risk of the most common skin cancer among people of European descent.[MORE]
Australians map wine yeast code
Australian wine researchers have mapped the genetic code of wine yeast.[MORE]
Japan experts find genetic clues to narcolepsy
Scientists in Japan have identified a gene variant that may be linked to narcolepsy - a condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired vision and muscle weakness.[MORE]
Gene behind mens' relationship woes: study
Swedish researchers say they have found a link between a specific gene and the way men bond to their partners, which can explain why some men are more prone to problems in their love life.[MORE]
Aussie scientists lead fight against wheat rust
Australian scientists are leading the way in the global fight against a devastating wheat disease which could accelerate the world food crisis.[MORE]
Brumby questions anti-GM group's claims
Victorian Premier John Brumby has criticised a protest group for including his central Victorian property on a map of farmers willing to grow genetically modified (GM) crops.[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]
Mapping genes 'shows cancer risk'
The man who developed the vaccine protecting against cervical cancer says genetic technology will govern the new developments in cancer research into the future.[MORE]
GM bananas set for initial trial
Approval has been granted for Australia's first trial of genetically-modified bananas will go ahead in Innisfail in Far North Queensland. [MORE]
Researchers see potential in native rice
Researchers at the Southern Cross University believe the genetic information found in Australian native rice varieties could lead to sweeping changes in the domestic industry in Queensland and New South Wales.[MORE]
Scientists hope some nip and tuck will help devil disease fight
A plastic surgeon from the Royal Hobart Hospital has joined the fight to save the tasmanian devil.[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]
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]
Sydney chef joins anti-GM push
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To support his stance against genetically modified food, Sydney chef Jared Ingersoll makes sure all his produce is sourced locally.[MORE]
