Home-based kit tests for genetic faults
A KIT for would-be parents to test for genetic faults that could be passed on to a child is now being sold online.
WOULD-BE parents can now order a test kit online to check their risk of passing on genetic faults to their baby.
FROM Thursday, couples planning a family will be able to buy the saliva test, called Tiny Letters, which screens for 145 of the most common and severe genetic disorders.
Auckland test excites United young gun
Having shocked the A-League earlier this season with a 4-0 thrashing of Auckland FC, Western United get another chance to beat the competition leaders on Saturday.
‘Heart wrenching’: Aussie socialite dies
An Australian socialite, who infamously was left by her fiance the night before their luxurious European wedding, has died, aged 70.
Bont ‘comfortable’ with delayed contract talks
In the final year of his contract the Western Bulldogs captain is comfortable with delaying talks about an extension after being appointed skipper for the sixth season.