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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

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23Strands in Support of White Shirt Day in the Fight against Ovarian Cancer

23Strands is standing in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer remains one of the most fatal cancers affecting women. Globally, a woman or girl who is diagnosed with ovarian cancer faces a 49% chance of surviving the next five years. Despite this, research in ovarian cancer persists to be disproportionately low in comparison to other fields of oncology.

May 8, 2023

Press Release

Arc Linkage Program Team Spotlight

As part of a prestigious program to encourage research collaboration, 23Strands has secured funding in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The Australian Research Council’s Linkage Program (ARC LP) aims to encourage and extend cooperative approaches to research and encourages the transfer of skills, knowledge and ideas as a basis for securing commercial and other benefits of research.

Apr 27, 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

Research News

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 23 Strands 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

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Biologists observe a molecular 'hand-off' that plays a key role in reproduction

Novel research on the life history of fruit fly sperm demonstrates molecular continuity between the male and female reproductive tracts.

Mar 8, 2022

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Infertility Support At Work Requires More Than Money

How can employers best support their employees struggling with infertility?

Mar 7, 2022

Research News

4 agile ways policy-makers can advance precision medicine

How agile governance can help promote innovation in precision medicine while protecting the public from unintended consequences.

Mar 7, 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

Research News

Explaining AI's role in precision medicine

Adding Artificial Intelligence research to precision medicine is the future – but any collaboration between AI researchers and clinicians must include "the human factor"

Feb 23, 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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