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Nowhere to hide: some species are unable to adapt to climate change due to...
Species living in restricted environments such as the tropics may lack adequate variation in their genes and be unable to adapt to climate change, according to a new study.Science and the Environments
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Joining forces for medical research in Asia and Africa
A University of Melbourne academic has been awarded US$150,000 in funding to help researchers in Asia and Africa better understand how fungi cause disease. Despite being one of the most significant...
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Study reveals genetic link between mammographic density and breast cancer
A University of Melbourne study has revealed that certain breast cancer genetic variants increase mammographic density, confirming the link between mammographic breast density and breast...
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New Head of Department for University of Melbourne Creswick Campus
The University of Melbourne’s Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science has recently welcomed their new Head of Department, Associate Professor Gerd Bossinger, a leading expert in tree genetics, to be...
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Professor Loane Skene on genetic research, embryos and the Australian context
Recently, The Age reported in ‘DNA first gives hope on genetic diseases’ (see here)that research by Newcastle University in the UK had shown that embryos created with two mothers may offer a...
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How to avoid being eaten: butterfly camouflage trick revealed
A century old mystery has been solved by a new study showing how butterflies mimic the wing patterns of other species to escape being eaten by birds. The study is published today in the international...
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New Analysis Provides Clearer Picture of Cancer Risks Associated with Lynch...
An international study led by the University of Melbourne has provided a clearer understanding of the cancer risks associated with the genetic mutation Lynch syndrome, a finding that could lead to...
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Professor Melissa Southey discusses the discovery of a breast cancer risk gene
Professor Melissa Southey of the University of Melbourne Genetic Epidemiology Laboriatory discusses the first breast cancer risk gene to be discovered using the latest genetic sequencing technology and...
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Back from the brink – Emergency action gives Pygmy-possums a future
Mt Buller’s Mountain Pygmy-possums have had some rare good news following the success of an emergency action to save the isolated population from extinction caused by declining genetic...
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New study shows bird colour variations speed up evolution
Researchers have found that bird species with multiple plumage colour forms within in the same population, evolve into new species faster than those with only one colour form, confirming a 60 year-old...
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Twins study finds genetic and environmental links to fainting
Fainting has complex causes involving both genetic predisposition and environmental triggers, a new study of twins led by the University of Melbourne and Austin Health has shown. Medicine and Health...
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Genetic test predicts risk for Autism
A team of Australian researchers, led by University of Melbourne has developed a genetic test that is able to predict the risk of developing Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD.Medicine and Health Science
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Fighting disease from within the mosquito: new techniques to help halt the...
Scientists have revealed a new technique to introduce disease-blocking bacteria into mosquitoes, with promising results that may halt the spread of diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and potentially...
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Case study reveals genetic discrimination in life insurance
A case study presented by health and legal experts from the University of Melbourne and University of Tasmania revealed an example of life insurance companies discriminating due to genetic test results...
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Identically different: you are not your twin
Identical twins can have very different lives and health despite their shared genes, according to UK expert Professor Tim Spector from London’s King College, who will speak at a public forum at the...
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Genetic discovery may explain cancer risk mystery
Researchers have identified some common genetic cancer mutations could indicate the presence of much more influential rare “hidden” mutations that could lead to earlier detection of prostate...
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Melbourne researchers recognised for excellence and leadership in science
Three University of Melbourne academics have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of their role in advancing the sum of scientific knowledge.Science and the...
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Secrets of the eucalypt genetic code unlocked
Scientists have sequenced the genetic code of the eucalypt for the first time, providing fresh insights into the Australian icon that has become the world’s favourite hardwood.Science and the Environments
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Typhoid gene unravelled
People who carry a particular type of gene have natural resistance against typhoid fever according to new research published in Nature Genetics.Medicine and Health ScienceInternational
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New genetic cause for rare form of epilepsy identified
An international research team that includes the University of Melbourne’s Professor Sam Berkovic (AC) has identified a new gene for a progressive form of epilepsy. Medicine and Health...
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