Genetics and Genomics

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.

People with higher genetic risk of clinical depression are more likely to have physical symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue and migraine.

Handling lethal cone snails and tackling deadly viruses and bacteria is all in a day’s work for four fearless IMB researchers working tirelessly to fast-track healthcare and medicines.