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Latest news: Genetics

Ancient variant clue to Indigenous respiratory illness

Ancient variant clue to Indigenous respiratory illness

A previously unknown gene variant unique to the Oceanic region could help improve disease prevention for Indigenous people, researchers say.

Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Life insurers will no longer be able to discriminate against Australians based on their genetics when underwriting their plans.

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

A new study on twin sisters will investigate the factors that contribute to breast cancer using artificial intelligence to predict a woman's risk.

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Genetic discrimination in life insurance must end: Drs

Genetic discrimination in life insurance must end: Drs

Australia's peak medical body has called for a ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance as it reveals patients are less likely to try genetic testing.

Bulk-billed tests catch carriers of genetic conditions

Bulk-billed tests catch carriers of genetic conditions

Prospective parents no longer need to fork out hundreds of dollars to find out if they carry the gene for three deadly conditions.

Insurance fears stops people having life-saving tests

Insurance fears stops people having life-saving tests

New laws are needed to stop genetic discrimination after a report found Australians aren't having life-saving tests due to concerns about their insurance.

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