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Genetic study marks likely osteoporosis treatment target

Scientists are homing in on a potential treatment for osteoporosis, after performing the largest ever genetic study of the common […]

Cells programmed like computers to fight disease

Cells can be programmed like a computer to fight cancer, influenza and other serious health conditions – breakthrough research by […]

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy

A new international research group has been established to investigate the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by […]

New genetic analysis approach could improve diagnosis for mitochondrial disease

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) scientists have shown a new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for […]

A ‘tail’ of supergenes and sperm competition

The evolutionary puzzle of why a significant number of individuals in any population have poorly performing genes is closer to […]

New prostate cancer gene

An international study led by University of Adelaide researchers has identified a new gene of interest linked to prostate cancer […]

Australian-first genomics hub to pioneer new tools for personalised cancer medi…

Scientists will be able to harness the power of big data to unravel the genetics of cancer on a scale […]

Volunteers sought for genetics of depression study

Researchers are seeking adults who’ve been treated for depression to join a global investigation of the genetic origins of an […]

Is back pain killing us?

New research from the Faculty of Health Sciences finds that older people with back pain have a 13% higher chance […]

Brain study identifies bipolar marker

People with the highest risk of developing bipolar disorder exhibit weak connections in the emotional areas of the brain, a […]