Genetics
Gene discovery in debilitating muscle disorder
A coordinated research effort identified one of the genes involved in a debilitating muscle disorder.
Oct 24, 2016
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Genetics
Gene involved brain development and intellectual disability identified
INVESTIGATING the genetics of Down Syndrome has led WA researchers to find a new gene responsible for brain development and intellectual disability.
Oct 20, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
New drug hope for babies with leukaemia
Telethon Kids Institute (TKI) researchers have discovered a new drug combination to help babies battle a rare, aggressive type of leukaemia with grim cure rates.
Oct 12, 2016
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Autism spectrum disorders
Tapping into the unique skills of students with autism
In what's believed to be an Australian first, Curtin University is tapping into the unique skills of students with autism to help them find careers in the software testing industry.
Sep 29, 2016
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Medications
Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug approved by FDA
The powerful US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to a drug developed by WA researchers Sue Fletcher and Steve Wilton for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Sep 21, 2016
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Health
'No pain, no gain' fails to motivate exercisers
Fitness instructors should abandon the 'no pain, no gain' mantra and embrace a more motivational style to keep participants coming to classes, research suggests.
Sep 20, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetics testing clinic swamped from the 'Angelina Jolie effect'
When Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy in May 2013 to reduce her chances of contracting breast cancer, news headlines screamed of the move and the world gasped in shock.
Sep 14, 2016
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Health
Why science says you should have more sex
On a health kick? Forget the juice cleanse—there is scientific evidence that a loving relationship and sex can be good for your wellbeing.
Aug 29, 2016
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Health
Cough app targets US success
Resapp Health, the developer of a cough-interpreting smartphone app that diagnoses some respiratory conditions better than a stethoscope-armed specialist, aims to replicate the success of its West Australian clinical trials ...
Aug 22, 2016
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Other
Hopes pinned on genetically gifted among cookie-cutter athletes
Humans are constantly evolving but a lack of progress in track and field athletics has a WA sports science expert asking why we're not getting any better as the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro enters its second week.
Aug 15, 2016
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