The Decline of the Y Chromosome
For the human race to continue surviving, at the most basic level, we need both male…
Genetics
Monkeying with genetics
Dolly the sheep was first cloned more than thirty years ago and since then, mice, rabbits,…
Screens vs Genes – Cause of Short Sightedness?
New research from optometrists predict nearly half the world’s population will be near-sighted by 2050, with…
Largest ever genetic study conducted on Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures affecting over 50 million people worldwide.…
Excel Auto-correct Affecting Genetics
Recent research has shown that Microsoft Excel, used extensively by scientists for data entry and processing…
The (Almost) Completely Sequenced Human Genome Sequence
In 2001, the first draft of the human genome sequence was published. This publication led to…
Human-Monkey Chimera Embryos
Recently, a team of scientists made headlines around the world after announcing they’d created human-monkey hybrid…
Creating Model Human Embryos with ‘Reprogrammed’ Skin Cells
Two weeks ago, an international collaboration of scientists published an unprecedented breakthrough in the field of…
Designer Mosquitoes to Eradicate Disease
With summer fast approaching, blood-sucking mosquitoes will be in force once again. Aside from the itchy…
The Fertility & Research Centre Opens For IVF Services In NSW
The Fertility & Research Centre opened on Tuesday, the first of its kind in Australia, offering…
Looking at ‘Olympic Genes’: How DNA Affects Athleticism
Professional athletes are pretty cool, aren’t they? Their dedication and talent almost makes them superhuman. In…
Genetic Link to Gender Identity
In 1988 a Professor Jenny Graves conducted research to understand how sex gene codes may work…