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Better Health Outcomes for All Australians – Medical Research Future Funding

Sydney-based biotech start-up, 23Strands to play an integral and leading role in researching the benefit of genomic medicine to Indigenous Australians.
Leading this 5 year collaboration is Professor Alex Brown from the Australian National University who focussed on establishing the National Indigenous Genomics Network of research nodes to engage with Indigenous Australians in genetic research and health care in a culturally safe way.

Jun 22, 2023

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World Hypertension Day 2023

On this World Hypertension Day (17 May) 23Strands embraces the vision of a future in which people with genetic markers for hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases will be identified before suffering symptoms, damage, or illness, allowing for lifestyle adjustments to prevent disease.

May 17, 2023

Research News

Did this gene give modern human brains their edge?

A mutation present in modern humans seems to drive greater neuron growth than does an ancient hominin version.

Sep 8, 2022

Research News

Genetic background associated with physically active lifestyle

Researchers have identified DNA regions that are associated with physical activity or leisure screen time. The findings confirm that physical activity is beneficial for health and suggest that a more sedentary lifestyle can be explained by how muscles respond to exercise.

Sep 7, 2022

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Could a national livestock gene bank future-proof endangered farm animals?

Calls for a livestock gene bank to be created in Australia

Sep 7, 2022

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New method accurately analyses genomics data in cancer archival biopsies

A new paper from University of Helsinki, suggests a method for accurately analysing genomics data in cancer archival biopsies.

Sep 6, 2022

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Embryos with DNA from three people develop normally in first safety study

Researchers in China show that a technique used to replace diseased mitochondria does not affect early development.

Sep 6, 2022

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‘CRISPR babies’ are still too risky, says influential panel

The safety and efficacy of genome editing in human embryos hasn’t been proven, researchers warn.

Sep 3, 2022

Announcements

Dr Hua Lin, our Chief Data Officer plays a pivotal role in 23Strands securing ARC grant

Dr Hua lin 23strands Chief Data Officer is responsible for leading our data science team, utilising big data technology, and applying ai techniques to execute 23strands’ vision.

May 17, 2022

Press Release

23Strands and UTS team up to research into how genomics can benefit from artificial intelligence.

Innovative Australian healthcare technology company links with university’s AI Institute for research into personalised medicine.

May 9, 2022

Announcements

Dr Vinayak Smith joins the 23Strands family

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Vinayak Smith, who joins the 23Strands team as co-founder and lead advisor in reproductive and women's health.

Apr 4, 2022

Research News

AI-Designed Protein Able To Awaken Dormant Genes

By combining CRISPR technology with a protein designed with artificial intelligence, it is possible to awaken individual dormant genes by disabling the chemical "off switches" that silence them.

Mar 7, 2022

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Novel approach pinpoints genetic variants involved in congenital heart disease

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have developed a novel method for identifying genetic variants that are likely to play important roles in congenital heart disease, opening up opportunities to accelerate research into this serious condition.

Feb 18, 2022

Research News

Simple DNA test could detect common neurological disorders, study says

The new test utilises an algorithm that can spot repetitive elements in whole genome sequences, by comparing those from healthy people with those affected by repeat expansion disorders

Feb 17, 2022

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Mayo Clinic Uses Genomic Sequencing and AI to Predict Treatment Response

With genomic sequencing and artificial intelligence, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researchers developed an algorithm to predict how patients with gastric cancer will respond to treatment.

Feb 16, 2022

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Researchers Manipulate Capsule-Like DNA Structures

Biophysicists in Japan have found ways to make and manipulate capsule-like DNA structures that could be used in the development of artificial molecular systems.

Dec 14, 2021

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CRISPR-Based Gene Editing Technique Can Insert Entire Genes Into Cells

Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a new version of prime editing that can install or swap out gene-sized DNA sequences. First developed in 2019, prime editing is a precise method of making a wide diversity of gene edits in human cells, including small substitutions, insertions, and deletions.

Dec 13, 2021

Announcements

Australian cyber security company Haventec has launched eConsent for Genomics with joint funding from AustCyber

AustCyber backs decentralised solution for confidential health data by Haventec

Dec 8, 2021

Announcements

Our industry partner, INGeNA's comprehensive review of the Australian genomic data landscape

The collection, management and exchange of genomic data into healthcare delivery are critical to supporting better person-centred care, driving value to the health system and to building a thriving research ecosystem.

Dec 2, 2021

Research News

Genetic ancestry can explain population-level differences in immune response to the flu virus

A new study aimed at explaining different responses to viral epidemics reveals that ancestry and associated genetic variation can explain population-level differences in the immune response to the flu virus and perhaps also to COVID-19.

Nov 26, 2021