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Pilot program to improve gender equality in scienceThe Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to have been selected in a pilot program to improve the promotion and retention of women and gender minorities in science.
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An open letter to politicians on climate change and obesityAn open letter to politicians on climate change and obesity
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Fortification of flour with folic acidAfter randomized, controlled trials established that consumption of folic acid before pregnancy and during the early weeks of gestation reduces the risk...
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A systematic review of the importance of milk TGF-β on immunological outcomes in the infant and young childCytokines in milk like transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) have been shown to induce oral tolerance in experimental animal studies
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Individualised growth curves and size at birthGrowth is the rate of increase in a dimension per unit time. Mass is the dimension traditionally considered for fetal growth because it is the most easily and..
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Early aberrant antibody responses of aeroallergen sensitised people to subclinical bacterial infectionEarly aberrant antibody responses, aeroallergen sensitised people, subclinical bacterial infection
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Detection of occult Scedosporium species in respiratory tract specimens in cystic fibrosis (CF) by use of selective mediaRespiratory samples from cystic fibrosis outpatients were cultured on Sabouraud's dextrose agar (SABD) containing antibiotics, Mycosel, and Scedosporium-sel...
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Detecting genotyping error using measures of degree of Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium - art. no. 5Tests for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) have been used to detect genotyping error, but those tests have low power unless the sample size is very large.
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Glucocorticoid resistance in T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is associated with a proliferative metabolismWe examined the baseline profile of a panel of T-ALL cell lines to determine factors that contribute to GC resistance without prior drug selection.
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Cerebral dominance for language function in adults with specific language impairment or autismA link between developmental language disorders and atypical cerebral lateralization has been postulated since the 1920s, but evidence has been indirect and...
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Youth Health reportResearch for the Commissioner for Children & Young People seeking the views of >1,000 young people about their experiences accessing/using health services
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Ependymoma Awareness DayEthan was not even two when he was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumour known as an ependymoma.
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Healthy lungs, healthy lifeThe lungs are one of the last organs in the body to develop as a baby grows. They're also one of the most important.
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Fiona Stanley: Honorary Life MembershipWe are honoured to bestow upon Fiona an Honorary Life Membership of this Institute as a reflection of our great respect, love and thanks.
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Every Friday: Child Health Research Seminars 2014Join our Friday Child Health Research Seminars in 2014 to explore the latest advancements in child health and connect with leading experts.
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Future Fund for Medical Research Brings Hope for Better Child HealthThe Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's commitment to a Medical Research Future Fund to improve the long term health of Australians.
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Community Research ExpoYou are invited to come and hear about our research, meet our researchers and express your interest in working together on current and future projects.
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Study shows the value of positive friends for Aboriginal kidsA new study has found that having a friend with good social skills and a supportive family may make a critical difference to the resilience of Aboriginal youth
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The good oil on immunisationAs a new parent or parent-to-be, you will be faced with many important decisions about your health and the health of your child, including immunisation.