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Jan 24, 2019 New breakthroughs

Mitochondrial disease (mito) is a genetic condition which can be caused by a mutation in the mitochondrial DNA passed from a mother to her c

Nov 29, 2018 Pathology Explained

Because 70% of medical decisions rely on pathology, getting tested is a vital part of diagnosis and treatment. But when should you get teste

Oct 29, 2018 New breakthroughs

While testing for Down syndrome has been a feature of pregnancy screening for decades, new research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Ins

Apr 5, 2018 New breakthroughs

"This plan will be a legacy for generations." Those were the words from Paediatric neurologist Dr Michelle Farrar last month in response

Nov 24, 2017 New breakthroughs

The Department of Health has invested $9.46 million in genetics research aimed at preventing glaucoma blindness, through personalised treatm

Oct 26, 2017 New breakthroughs

Pathology testing is crucial for the diagnosis of cancer, as well as providing guidance for the best treatment options. Cancer treatment

Aug 24, 2017 New breakthroughs

CRISPR is a gene editing technology with enormous potential to cure disease CRISPR technology has prompted international

Jun 30, 2017 New breakthroughs

Genetics is an area that hits the headlines often, with many health conditions caused or influenced by genetic variations. Fortunately, g

May 25, 2017 Pathology Explained

Lynch syndrome affects approximately 85,000 Australians but only around five percent of people with the condition are currently diagnosed.

May 25, 2017 New breakthroughs

Eating disorders are thought to affect nearly 1m Australians1, with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorders the most common.

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