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Volunteers needed for Australia-wide COVID study
Australians who have recovered from COVID-19 are being called on by researchers to help unravel the mystery of why people respond so differently to the virus.
The University of Queensland‘s Professor Naomi Wray said the two-pronged study could lead to new treatments by answering the question of why there are differences in the severity and symptoms between COVID-19 patients.
“It is highly likely that genetics play an important part in why some people end up in intensive care, while others hardly know that they are ill,” Professor Wray said.
“We often hear about the genetics of the virus, but our study will consider the genetics of the human host.
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Werribee Mansion Lights Up For Rare Disease Day
Werribee Mansion will light up for one night only to raise awareness for people living with a rare disease.
Wyndham City will recognise Rare Disease Day on February 28 by lighting up the exterior mansion walls in the Rare Disease Day colours; pink, green and blue.
Wyndham City Mayor, Cr Adele Hegedich said it was important to raise awareness amongst decision-makers and the general public around rare diseases and the impact of rare diseases on peoples’ lives.
“Building awareness of rare diseases is important because one in 20 people will live with a rare disease at some point in their life,” Cr Hegedich said.
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An overwhelming number of people signed up to testify Tuesday during what was expected to be a contentious public hearing on school vaccination requirements so many that lawmakers, by a majority vote, decided to cap the duration of the virtual hearing at 24 hours.
The limit was criticized by several Republican members of the state Public Health Committee, as well as those who testified throughout the day.
“This 24-hour limit of a public hearing where a majority of nearly 2,000 people who’ve signed up to have their voices heard will not have it. They will be denied,” said Sen. Tony Hwang. “This process, in my mind, is disrespectful and insensitive to the people it personally impacts.”
A new study, led by researchers from The University of Western Australia and scientists and expert plant breeders from Limagrain is set to revolutionise.
Last year, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, had published a report that showed major genetic susceptibility to coronavirus in people who have inherited genes from Neanderthals. Now, the same researchers