Centre for Population and Disease Genomics

New research shows that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors.

Patient recruitment is underway for a University of Queensland-led clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a diabetes drug to slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

Diverticular disease of intestine was thought to be caused by poor diet but researchers have shown it is highly inherited.

IMB researchers have contributed to the largest-ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding 42 regions across the genome associated with the disease.

Chloe Yap won the 2022 CSL Florey Next Generation Award for busting the myth that the gut microbiome – the billions of bacteria that live in the gut - causes autism.

Having three babies compared to none could decrease a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer by 50 per cent.

IMB researchers have led the largest ever study of genetic variants that influence height.

Our choice of partner can have a direct effect on the genomes of our descendants, an IMB researcher has found in work that has led to a national award.

A new study has challenged the growing popular belief that the gut microbiome drives autism.