More volunteers needed for world’s largest genetic eating disorders investigation

Stephanie, opera singer who has battled anorexia nervosa for more than 15 years.

Stephanie, opera singer who has battled anorexia nervosa for more than 15 years. Source: Supplied by Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Australian researchers are looking for 3500 volunteers with lived-experience of an eating disorders to participate in a study to find out if the disease has a genetic cause.



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