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UNSW research has uncovered a ‘jumping gene’ which is vital for quickly suppressing an immune response to infection after a virus clears the body.

Dr Emily Wong

One of three awarded each year, the Snow Medical Research Foundation Fellowship aims to develop Australia’s next generation of outstanding biomedical research leaders.

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A UNSW PhD candidate has led the mapping of the floral emblem of NSW, the waratah.

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The DNA sequencing of a healthy German shepherd will mean dogs can be screened for hip and other diseases much more accurately.

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A group led by UNSW's Peter White has unlocked the DNA of the cane toad. The world-first genome will help scientists understand how the toad spreads, how its toxin works, and provide new avenues to try to control its population. 

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A proposal by a UNSW scientist to study the DNA of a wild-born Australian desert dingo called Sandy has been announced as one of five finalists in the World’s Most Interesting Genome competition.

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A quest to map the genome of a fruit fly has delivered international recognition for this high-school science teacher.

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UNSW scientists have achieved a world first, publishing the complete DNA sequence of the Queensland fruit fly – a development that will improve both biosecurity and methods for controlling this global horticultural pest.

Margaret Somerville

UNSW is helping scientists map the genomes of our oldest citizens in an international competition pushing the barriers of science and technology.

Wollemipine inside

UNSW students have sequenced the genome of the ancient Wollemi Pine - a world first that could reveal how a "dinosaur" of the tree kingdom has survived 200 million years.

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