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Flinders Drives New Era In Glaucoma Screening
Common IVF extras lack strong evidence of improving fertility, research finds
Australian Antarctic Program scientists finalise H5 bird flu findings from Heard Island and McDonald Island voyages 17 June 2026
Why weight-loss drugs don’t work for some people
Draft regulations released ahead of the ban on use of genetic test results in life insurance
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Study Reveals How Strawberries Were Ambushed By Fungal Parasites
Genetic Discovery In Juvenile Glaucoma
Shelton to push parliamentary inquiry into IVF ethics
SEK 4.7 million for rheumatology research at Karolinska Institutet
Escaped native frogs rediscovered in backyard after 50 years
How Bruce the half-beak kea weaponised his disability to become the alpha bird
New Australian research highlights urgent need for national framework on prostate cancer genetic testing
Lab-grown retina gives gene change clue to rare childhood eye condition
Cancer Council NSW announces funding of $6 million to 10 new cancer research projects 
Genetic discrimination ban paves the way for expansion of life-saving DNA screening
Legislation passed to ban the use of adverse genetic testing results in life insurance
New protections end genetic discrimination in life insurance
AMA welcomes legislation ending genetic discrimination in life insurance
Commissioners welcome new laws to end genetic discrimination in life insurance
Common Genetic Cause Of Severe Epilepsy Revealed
UK cancer scientists uncover genetic clues as to what drives tumour growth
First oncology clinical trial commences at Albany Health Campus
Dolphin necropsy inconclusive, not thought to be fishing related
“2000km to find a mate” meet Australia’s most determined seabirds
AI could help us more accurately screen for breast cancer – new research
What is a ‘cancer gene’? How genetic mutations lead to cancer
Vertex Announces Reimbursement for ALYFTREK® (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) in Australia, a new once-daily next-in-class Treatment for People with Cystic Fibrosis
Research sheds light on key drivers of endometrial cancer
Haemochromatosis: the iron overload condition that too often goes undiagnosed
AMA backs genetic testing Bill that bans life insurers denying cover to those at risk
New Research to Improve Genetic Testing for Childhood Cataract
Prostate cancer screening rejected by UK government advisers – here’s why
Research targets rare brain disorder, offers hope for dementia
Legislation introduced to ban the use of adverse genetic testing results in life insurance
Monash expert: Banning genetic discrimination in life insurance
MRIs Reveal Genetic Clues In Cerebral Palsy
Australia’s First Male Infertility Guidelines
Why do some people with depression struggle to get better?
Researchers call for greater clarity around prenatal screening forms
Yes, you can be intolerant to fruit and veg
NSW latest innovative virtual care program reduces time in hospital for sick children
Researchers Develop New Tool To Improve Accuracy Of Genetic Testing
Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in
Draft legislation on banning the use of adverse genetic testing results in life insurance
Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy
Recurrent prostate cancer: When your cancer returns after treatment
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