Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

Disease-causing genetic mutation finding to impact thousands of patients world-wide

A new cancer treatment with the dual ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body's immune system, has been developed by researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia.

In four decades of public campaigns about the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise, Australia's rate of heart disease has come down by more than 70% but still it's our biggest killer.

A landmark study mapping a poorly understood class of genes, has found evidence of links with major diseases, such as heart disease, obesity, depression, autoimmunity and various cancers.

A study aimed at detecting the genetic triggers of autism spectrum disorder has uncovered a new gene mutation, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment outcomes.