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Understanding The Genetics Of Breast Cancer

Australian researchers have unearthed insights into the genetic mechanisms that cause breast cancer.

Researcher Awarded For The Magic Glasses Cartoon

A cartoon that has helped halve parasitic worm infection rates among rural Chinese children has earned a University of Queensland researcher a prestigious award.

Caspase-2 May Be Important In Suppressing Lymphoma

Researchers have found that a specific gene plays an important role in suppressing lymphoma, a type of blood cell cancer.

Body Mass More Nurture Than Nature, Study

A DNA study in more than 20,000 pairs of siblings has found that the influence of genes on BMI scores is lower than previously thought.

Scientists Study ‘Obesity Paradox’ In Diabetics

People who are obese when they’re diagnosed with type II diabetes have much better survival rates than those with a healthy weight at the time of diagnosis, scientists say.

Genetic Link Between Alcohol Dependence And Eating Disorders

A study of almost 6,000 adult twins in Australia has found a genetic link between alcohol dependence and certain types of eating disorders.

10 Genetic Variants Linked To Increased Risk Of Allergies

An international team of scientists has identified 10 genetic variants that increase a person’s risk of having allergies.

Genome’s 3D Structure Shapes How Genes Are Expressed

An international team of scientists has analyzed the genome's three-dimensional structure at high resolution.

Genetic Study Reveals New Insights Into Cause Of Migraines

The world’s largest study of migraines has discovered five new genetic regions linked to their onset.

Clinical Study Blocks Protein To Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers in Australia will begin clinical trials for spinal cord injury by blocking a protein called EphA4.