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Researchers Find Drugs That May Block Malarial Transmission
Scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have identified a new treatment that may be useful in blocking malarial transmission.
Study: Lynch Syndrome Patients Carry Mutations That Increase Cancer Risk
Researchers have found that patients carrying genetic mutations that characterize Lynch syndrome face an increased risk of developing breast and pancreatic cancer.
Tanning Booths Are Cancer Incubators, Researchers Say
A New South Wales government decision to ban solariums has been welcomed by University of Sydney researchers whose study contributed to the move.
Almost 1/4 Of Intelligence Changes Are Due To Genes, Scientists Say
Researchers have shown that genetic factors may account for about a quarter of the changes in intelligence over our lives, with the rest being due to the environment.
Australian Researchers Discover Gene Variant That Increases Melanoma Risk
Scientists have discovered that a variant in the MITF gene - a gene responsible for regulating pigmentation and melanoma development - can significantly increase the risk of melanoma.
Scientists Find Common Genetic Loci For Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
An international study has shown that common genetic loci contribute to a person’s risk of suffering from two mental illnesses: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Offspring Of Older Fathers May Have Genetic Risk For Schizophrenia, Autism
Researchers have discovered a genetic mechanism that may explain why the children of older fathers are more likely to develop schizophrenia or autism.
Scientists Introduce “Trojan Horse” Bacteria Into Aedes Mosquito
The spread of dengue fever in northern Australia may be controlled by introducing a bacterium into the Aedes mosquito population, researchers say.
