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6 METABOLIC
rEprOgrAMMINg IN
CANCEr
Dr Kristin Brown, group leader in the
Cancer Therapeutics program at the
peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,
provides insights on cancer and
metabolism.14 DwArF g ALAxy
ruNNINg OuT OF
gAS
using CSIrO’s ASKAp radio
telescope, researchers have
witnessed what they claim is the
beginning of the end for one of the
Milky way’s neighbouring galaxies.17 AuTOMATION,
wOrKFLOw AND
EFFICIENCy
planning to implement a new
automation workflow in your
lab? This article provides some
tips to ensure a fast, smooth
implementation.20 MICrOSCOpE
CApTurES
‘h AySTACK’
NANOSCAFFOLD
researchers have directly visualised,
at the molecular level, a structure
that is triggered in response to
a cellular signal, expanding our
understanding of how cells move.24 rArE gENETIC BrAIN
DISOrDEr IDENTIFIED
An international team of researchers,
led by Murdoch Children’s research
Institute (MCrI), have identified a
rare genetic brain disorder.14
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28 SAFETy AT hAND
Single-use gloves, though
disposable in nature, perform an
important role in providing barrier
protection against a range of
workplace hazards.32 VArIABLE gENE
ExprESSION hELpS
pLANTS SurVIVE
ENVIrONMENTAL
ChANgE
Scientists discover how ‘twin’ plants
with identical genes, grown in
identical environments, continue to
display unique characteristics all of
their own.36 CryOgEN SAFETy
Liquefied atmospheric gases
present several safety hazards.
This article provides an overview on
potential risks and precautions to be
taken when handling cryogens.39 recA prOTEIN AND
DNA-DAMAgE
rESpONSE
researchers have used molecular
‘Velcro’ to understand how an
important protein, recA, goes about
repairing damaged DNA in bacteria.41 STEM CELL
ANALOguES grOwN
wIT hOuT ANIMAL
prODuCTS
Scientists have reported progress
towards creating clinical-grade cells
for treatment of bone disease and
injury.Cover image © stock.adobe.com/au/Giovanni Cancemi