Researchers have identified 44 more genes with links to glaucoma,giving hope for more targeted treatments for sufferers like Poh-Ling Tan and her daughter.
UQ researchers have looked at the genetic data of nearly half a million people,confirming genetic links between mental health and the gut disorder.
Labor’s Dr Mike Freelander and Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen have both witnessed the devastating effects of mitochondrial disease. Now they’re working together to help their parliamentary colleagues understand the “transformative” IVF technology that could help.
Alan Neuss is one of many Victorians who discovered through commercial DNA testing that his biological father was not who he grew up believing he was.
Keran Murphy found half-sisters she never knew existed. Others could find trauma. With home DNA kits sure to be on many Christmas wishlists,what do you get for your money and what do you need to know?
The Medical Services Advisory Committee has advised that testing for fragile X syndrome,cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy be listed on the Medical Benefits Scheme.
Hidden in the genes of one in four young people who survive an inexplicable sudden cardiac arrest may be the trigger for their mysterious brush with death.
There is an alarming rise in tongue cancers in young Australian women who don’t have any of the known risk factors.
In a world-first breakthrough,Australian and New Zealand scientists have identified which baby fish,or larvae,develop into these giant marine creatures.
COVID cases linked to Sydney's swelling Crossroads Hotel cluster were infectious within a day or two after they had been infected,leaving contact tracers little time to contain the virus.
A new study shows that almost everyone responds to the right exercise program,but the right exercise program can differ from person to person.