Excel Auto-correct Affecting Genetics
Recent research has shown that Microsoft Excel, used extensively by scientists for data entry and processing…
Genetics
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…
How Cryptocurrency Can Allow Us To Control DNA Data
Cryptocurrency has been around for a while now but there is now new blockchain-based marketplaces that…
Digital Genetic Data
The field of Genomics is advancing very rapidly. With so much more data being generated, it…
The Art of Gene Editing
For a long time genetic diseases have been the source of a lot of pain and…
Who knows your genes?
What are the pros and cons of allowing your genetic data to be stored in biobank?…