Tag: Genomics
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Changing the Narrative: How Calgary’s iSARP Is Redefining Sarcoma Therapy
Changing the Narrative in Calgary’s Medical Landscape When Dr. Michael Monument returned to his hometown of Calgary in 2014 after a fellowship at the University of Utah, colleagues warned him that the city might not be the best place to pursue sarcoma research. Sarcoma, a relatively rare family of bone and soft tissue tumors that…
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Tiny genome loops persist in dividing cells, reshaping mitosis understanding
Overview: A surprise in the mitotic genome For decades, scientists believed that as cells prepare to divide, their chromosomes condense into a tightly packed, featureless slate. Once division finished, the genome would gradually reestablish its complex 3D structure to regulate which genes are active in each daughter cell. A groundbreaking study from MIT challenges this…
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Tiny Genome Loops Persist During Cell Division, MIT Finds
New insight into mitosis: genome structure isn’t erased For decades, scientists believed that as cells divide, the genome is stripped of its intricate 3D organization and that this structure gradually returns only after mitosis. A groundbreaking MIT study challenges that view by showing that tiny 3D loops, known as microcompartments, persist throughout cell division and…
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Exploring the Power Of Plants To Make Drugs From Sunlight
The plant chemist’s superpower Plants are nature’s most versatile chemists. Fueled by sunlight and carbon dioxide, they synthesize a dazzling array of natural products that remain challenging to replicate in the lab. In recent work led by Professor Anne Osbourn FRS at the John Innes Centre, researchers harness genomic data, AI, and biotechnology to glimpse…
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Prof Kathryn North AC Named Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Chair
Prof Kathryn North AC Appointed Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Professor Kathryn North AC, the Director of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) since 2013, has been named the new Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). The appointment, announced by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, positions North at the helm…
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BioBank Ireland Health Snapshot: Genomic Insight for Ireland
Overview: Building a health snapshot for Ireland BioBank Ireland has announced a bold plan to create a comprehensive snapshot of the health of people living on the island of Ireland. By combining genetic information with lifestyle, environmental factors, biomarker data, and healthcare outcomes, the initiative seeks to deepen our understanding of disease and speed up…
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QIMR Berghofer Passes Bill 2025: A New Era for Queensland Medical Research
Introduction: A Historic Turn for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer has crossed a major milestone with the passage of the QIMR Berghofer Bill 2025. Unveiled as the institute marks its 80th anniversary, the new Act repeals the 1945 framework and replaces it with a modern, governance-focused regime designed to accelerate…
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QIMR Berghofer Bill 2025 Passes Parliament: A New Era for Queensland Medical Research
Overview: A landmark moment for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Bill 2025 has officially passed Parliament, marking a turning point for QIMR Berghofer as it enters a new era of governance, transparency, and agility. Originating as a 1945 Act, the legislative reform repeals the old framework and introduces a contemporary structure…
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From ‘superhumans’ to sequencing: How the next 50 years of science could shape our world
Imagining the next half-century of science The last 50 years have reshaped our world with breakthroughs once thought impossible—from the birth of the internet to decoding the human genome and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. As CBC Radio’s science program Quirks & Quarks marks its 50th anniversary, a panel of Canada’s leading researchers gathered…
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From ‘Superhumans’ to Sequencing: What the Next 50 Years of Science Could Bring
Introduction: A World Transformed, With More Change Ahead The last five decades have rewritten what’s possible in science. From the birth of the internet to the decoding of the human genome and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, our worldview has expanded in ways once deemed science fiction. As we mark the 50th anniversary of…