Federal court upholds patenting on human genes

Federal courts have ruled that human genes can be patented, which could have big implications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

Gene therapy cures haemophilia in mice

The success of gene therapy holds hope for the cure of other inherited life-threatening diseases.

New Down's test may replace surgery

Scientists have developed a blood analysis that tells expectant mothers whether they are carrying a child with Down's Syndrome.

Distinctive brain activity in autistic kids

The pattern of brain activity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is markedly different from that of children without the condition.

The nature-nurture debate

It’s parents, rather than genes, that cause antisocial childhood behaviour, says Oliver James.

The genetics dilemma facing doctors

A patient has an inherited illness that could put family members at risk -- but what if they’re kept in the dark?

Genes that dislike iron

Category J -- The NRF-sponsored TW Kambule award for a distinguished young black female researcher in the past five to 10 years

Decoding the gifts of the ancestors

South Africa is carrying out an "impressive" amount of genetic research, concludes an analysis in Nature Reviews Genetics (NRG) this month.

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