Ne study identifying immune gene variant in First Nations people

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A groundbreaking study from Doherty Institute has identified a new gene variant that affects immune defences in First Nations people.

Conducted by an international research team, the eight-year project focused on natural killer cells and their role in immune response.

This discovery underscores the importance of including diverse populations in genetic research.

 

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