A BBC article, which references a Science Magazine journal, comments on how a faulty gene in dogs has been identified as that which causes epilepsy in dogs. The identified gene …
Bacteria is genetically modified by lightning
New Scientist comments on how Bacteria can be genetically modified with lightning. The article interestingly suggests that bacteria frequently pick up foreign Genes.
The world’s first cloned horse is born
New Scientist reports that the first cloned horse is born. Although genetically engineered horses are currently banned against competing in horse racing, some are speculating that soon the rules might …
Today is national Jeans for Genes Day
Today, Friday August 1 is National Jeans for Genes Day in Australia, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The event is a great cause to help find cures for …
The Haplotype Map
Gene Expression, a weblog on Genetics and it’s connection to cultural & social issues, has posted a full copy of the interesting Technology Review article from last month titled, Genes, …
Catalyst – The Genius of Junk (DNA)
Here is the transcript of last weeks (Thurs 10 July) ABC’s Catalyst science programme, Genius of Junk, which covered the patenting of Junk DNA. The television programme commented on Dr. …
The Genome of the SARS virus
Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Science Centre have released a copy of the SARS Genome for you to download and look at. There are also several interesting links to SARS related …
Scientists complete the Human genome
Scientists have finally completed the Human Genome (also known as the genetic blueprint) three years after a working draft was completed and 2 years ahead of it predicted schedule. BBC …