University of Queensland
Microba, University of Queensland Partner to Study Gut Microbiome in Parkinson's Disease
The partners will use Microba's technologies to examine the link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's disease in animal models and in patients.
Dozens of Genetic Loci Influence Handedness, GWAS Meta-Analysis Finds
The study, involving almost 1.8 million individuals, further found only modest overlap between the genetic underpinnings of left-handedness and ambidexterity.
Pale Melanoma Susceptibility Linked to Albinism-Related Genes
With array and exome data, Australian investigators saw apparent ties between amelanotic/hypomelanotic melanoma and rare albinism gene changes.
The group believes its assay, which detects HPV-16 DNA, could be deployed as a screening test in the way that HPV is currently screened to prevent cervical cancer.
Australian Government Awards A$33M in Grants for Genomics Research
The grants were awarded as part of Australia's Genomics Health Futures Mission, which was launched in 2018 as part of a broader health research initiative.