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Eating disorder study to look at genetics – 7NEWS.com.au
Researchers are calling for Australians with eating disorders to help in a study to identify the genes that influence risk of developing the illness.
Australians with first-hand experience of eating disorders have been called upon to be part of a genetic investigation that aims to improve treatment and save lives.
The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) aims to identify the genes that influence a person’s risk of developing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.
Lead investigator and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Professor Nick Martin is seeking more than 3500 Australians aged 13 and over to volunte…
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