Lupus cause discovered, offering hope for new treatments
A genetic cause of lupus – an autoimmune disease affecting at least 5 million people worldwide – has been discovered. A mutation in the TLR7 gene was identified by an international
Parents urged to get children under five vaccinated against flu
Parents of children aged six months to under five years are urged to book their child in for a free flu vaccine with their GP,
New neurodevelopmental disorder discovered after research
An Australian-led international research collaboration has discovered a new neurodevelopmental disorder after uncovering its link to a tumour suppressor gene, ending the diagnostic journey for
Differences in brain structure and genetics linked to chronic pain
Genetic factors partly explain the link between brain structure and chronic pain, according to University of Queensland-led research. This research is a step towards understanding
Pregnancy loss and developmental abnormalities all linked to genetics and not mother’s intrauterine health
Yale researchers have shown that developmental abnormalities, including those that lead to pregnancy loss and autism, are controlled by the genetics of the fetus and
Researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19
A new study using human genetics suggests researchers should prioritize clinical trials of drugs that target two proteins to manage COVID-19 in its early stages.
