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Health
Neve Brissenden

Hope after research breakthrough for psoriasis patients

A breakthrough on the genetic drivers of psoriasis offers hope for people living with the disease. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

Half a million Australians affected by a debilitating skin and joint disease could be one step closer to a cure after a major scientific breakthrough.

Researchers from the Australian National University have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for psoriasis outbreaks.

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