Change of scenery saves a grandmother’s sight from glaucoma

Change of scenery saves a grandmother’s sight from glaucoma

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.

  • byStuart Layt

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Researchers confirm genetic link between depression and common gut disorder

Researchers confirm genetic link between depression and common gut disorder

UQ researchers have looked at the genetic data of nearly half a million people,confirming genetic links between mental health and the gut disorder.

  • byStuart Layt
Doctors bridge political divide in fight against ‘harrowing’ disease

Doctors bridge political divide in fight against ‘harrowing’ disease

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.

  • byRachel Clun
'It just makes sense':How a chance DNA test upended Alan's identity

'It just makes sense':How a chance DNA test upended Alan's identity

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.

  • byWendy Tuohy
'I've got family':pleasure,pitfalls and the rapid rise of home DNA kits

'I've got family':pleasure,pitfalls and the rapid rise of home DNA kits

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?

  • byZach Hope
Bulked-billed screening for serious disorders would give women'rainbow of options':experts

Bulked-billed screening for serious disorders would give women'rainbow of options':experts

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.

  • byRachel Clun
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Hidden cause of cardiac arrests uncovered in perfectly healthy hearts

Hidden cause of cardiac arrests uncovered in perfectly healthy hearts

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.

  • byKate Aubusson
Janine had a lump on her tongue for months before she found out it was cancer
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Janine had a lump on her tongue for months before she found out it was cancer

There is an alarming rise in tongue cancers in young Australian women who don’t have any of the known risk factors.

  • byKate Aubusson
Scientists crack the enigmatic beginnings of the sunfish
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Scientists crack the enigmatic beginnings of the sunfish

In a world-first breakthrough,Australian and New Zealand scientists have identified which baby fish,or larvae,develop into these giant marine creatures.

  • byJulie Power
Fears of further spread as Crossroads Hotel virus cases become infectious within a day

Fears of further spread as Crossroads Hotel virus cases become infectious within a day

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.

  • byKate Aubusson andLisa Visentin
There's an optimal exercise for everyone. So what's the best for you?

There's an optimal exercise for everyone. So what's the best for you?

A new study shows that almost everyone responds to the right exercise program,but the right exercise program can differ from person to person.

  • byGretchen Reynolds