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Keira Jenkins

EXPLAINED: Ancient variant clue to indigenous respiratory illness | Rare Historical Photos

Researchers say an ancient gene variant could shed light on Indigenous people and respiratory ills. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

A breakthrough discovery has revealed an ancient gene variant influencing immune defences among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The ancient variant of the natural killer receptor was identified by researchers from the Peter Doherty Institute, Monash University, Menzies School of Health Research, University of Colorado and Stanford University.

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