Dr Victor Peperzak, Dr Ingela Vikstrom and Associate Professor Tarlinton (IMAGE)

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Dr Victor Peperzak, Dr Ingela Vikstrom and Associate Professor Tarlinton

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A research team from Melbourne's Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research have identified a gene that is essential for the survival of antibody-producing cells, which could lead to better treatments for diseases where these cells are out of control, such as myeloma and chronic immune disorders. Researchers (from left) are: Dr. Victor Peperzak, Dr. Ingela Vikstrom and Associate Professor David Tarlinton.

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