News: DNA

Ancient DNA uncovers dingo’s hidden heritage

Dingo jaw. Credit: Sally Wasef

A landmark collaborative study co-led by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and QUT has revealed the distribution of modern dingoes across ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence.

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DNA protecting gene’s crucial role in brain disorders revealed

Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell next to an image of green cells showing DNA damage.

×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers now know more about a mysterious gene’s role in maintaining healthy DNA – a crucial development that could lead to new treatments for life threatening illnesses including neurodevelopmental disorders, some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Cancer researcher’s leading new role at SAiGENCI

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A world-leading researcher is bringing their cutting-edge cancer expertise and search for better treatments to South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.

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Speedy new species of snake uncovered in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog

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A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Museum and the Western ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Museum.

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Funding boost to help reduce surgery side effects

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A pilot trial is now underway to reduce the side effects experienced by patients who require a general anaesthetic and pain relief during surgery.

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New discovery to bulk up gluten-free fibre supplement

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Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product.

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Oldest clinical case of a rare genetic condition discovered

A side-on photo of a 1000 year old skull diagnosed with Klinefelter's syndrome.

A group of international researchers including experts from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has uncovered evidence of a genetic condition that gives men an extra X chromosome, reporting the oldest clinical case of Klinefelter Syndrome to date.

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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Navy commendation for ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s DNA experts

The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Associate Professor Jeremy Austin accepts the commendation from Vice Admiral Noonan.

Experts from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) have been commended by the Chief of the Navy ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog for their part in identifying the only crew member ever recovered from the sinking of HMAS Sydney.

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DNA editing technique provides new tool for disease research and gene therapy

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Researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and CSIRO have developed a new technique to edit genes in living cells with unprecedented efficiency. 

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Shy species detected through new DNA technique

The Blind Cave Eel is the largest of three cavefish species known from ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, growing up to 40cm long.

New species-specific tests that can detect endangered and hard-to-find aquatic animals through the DNA they shed in the water has been created by researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and Curtin ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.

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