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Tuesday, 27 February 2024 10:30

CSIRO ‘breakthrough’ to boost disease resistance in crops

Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO, says decades of research by the agency in synthetic biology, genetics and molecular plant pathology have yielded a “major breakthrough” in molecular plant pathology which will boost disease resistance in crops.

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Thursday, 11 March 2010 04:12

No joke: Ancient eggshells good source of DNA

Scientists have found that fossilized eggs, some thousands of years old, are excellent sources of DNA. The ancient eggs from the extinct emus of Australia, moas of New Zealand, and elephant birds of Madagascar are prime examples of how this new technique is able to retrieve DNA from the shells.

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Monday, 07 December 2009 19:28

Missing chunks of DNA may lead to obese children

According to a British report highlighted in the journal Nature, the lack of large, rare chromosomes could be the hereditary cause of severe early-onset obesity.
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Saturday, 02 May 2009 18:37

Male birth control pill closer with CATSPER1

A drug for male contraception is progressing a bit faster these days thanks to a gene called CATSPER1.

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Wednesday, 07 January 2009 21:03

Deadly mutated breast cancer gene discovered

Mutations in the metadherin (MTDH) gene have been found to increase the risk of the various forms of breast cancer, according to U.S. researchers from Princeton University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

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Monday, 05 January 2009 22:00

Possible cure for premature baldness is beautiful

The gene known as HR has been discovered to be responsible for premature hair loss in families with congenital atrichia or MUHH. The discovery of this DNA mutation by Chinese researchers may one day help to find a cure for the disease and for baldness in general.

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Saturday, 29 November 2008 20:44

Gene sources of human metabolic rates found

According to a German-led research study, four genes were found that control the rate at which humans burn food, what is called their metabolic rate. Their discovery is likely to help doctors  better diagnosis and treat medical problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

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Sunday, 23 November 2008 22:38

Male birth defect may be linked to hairspray

A European study reports that the common genetic birth defect hypospadias may occur more frequency when the male baby’s mother is a hairdresser or beauty therapist while pregnant, or is associated with an occupation that involves the use of excessive amounts of hair spray.

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Saturday, 08 November 2008 20:10

U.S. researchers decode first complete genome sequence of a cancer

The first complete DNA sequencing of a cancer genome was performed successfully at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The success could likely lead to more specialized diagnoses and treatments for cancers.
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 22:32

Men with multiple mates (loose zippers) add to human diversity

A U.S. study has stated that men who sire children with many different women are primarily responsible for the wide genetic diversity seen around the world. As The Rolling Stones once stated, these men have gotten their "ya-ya's out!”

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Monday, 13 October 2008 21:48

Two similar studies locate second genetic bald spot

A German-led study and a British/American-led study have both found a second gene locus location that is responsible for alopecia, or hair loss. Can we screen men now for male pattern baldness? Can we prevent hair loss now?
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Saturday, 27 September 2008 02:28

Live longer and healthier with gene FOX03a

Some people just live longer and now Hawaiian researchers know why. They found that some people are born with a gene called FOX03a. Lucky folks!
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Saturday, 28 June 2008 18:51

Genetically modified wheat to Australia?

Under the drought conditions present in Australia, scientists are testing genetically modified wheat that is drought-resistant. Will Australia accept such GM wheat?
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Monday, 28 January 2008 19:58

Venter Lab creates first synthetically made genome

Scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) have created the first synthetic genome by working with Mycoplasma genitalium, the smallest organism known to live on its own, with only 485 genes.           
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Thursday, 24 January 2008 19:28

Columbus probably brought syphilis to Europe from New World

According to an Emory University (Atlanta) study, Christopher Columbus and his men may have left the New World with the bacteria that causes syphilis and returned to Europe with it—causing the spread of venereal syphilis.        
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008 20:39

Bugs Bunny now eats Super Carrots

A new genetically-engineered carrot has been developed by Baylor College and Texas A&M researchers that help eaters absorb much more calcium than a normal carrot.    
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008 21:06

Stem cell research: Where does your U.S. state stand?

Do you favor or reject embryonic stem cell research? And, just as important: does your state favor or reject the researching and funding of stem cells in the United States?          
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Saturday, 12 January 2008 20:35

Stem cells produced without destroying embryo

U.S. researchers at Advanced Cell Technology have developed a method to make embryonic stem cells that do not harm mice embryos. It is likely that the method can be applied to human embryos.             
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Sunday, 06 January 2008 20:27

U.S. study shows English settlers to New World brought colon cancer

Researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at The University of Utah (Salt Lake City) have located two family lines in the United States—one in Utah and one in New York—that carry an increased risk of colon cancer from one common ancestor.       
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Friday, 04 January 2008 20:35

U.S. advisors pit evolution against intelligent design

Scientific advisers to the U.S. government have released the third edition of the book “Science, Evolution, and Creationism,” which emphasizes the importance of teaching evolution in public schools. It adds controversy as to what should be taught as science.       
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