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Developmental Origins

Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

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The First 1,000 Days

This article explores how to support a child's physical and mental health during critical developmental periods, known as the first 1,000 days of life.

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New Funding Supports ORIGINS’ Expansion into Early Childhood Research

The ORIGINS Project has been named as a key beneficiary of the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation Research People & Platform round for 2023.

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ORIGINS Enters the Shark Tank

ORIGINS Biobank Manager wins a Shark Tank pitch at Scientific Retreat

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ORIGINS Biobank Manager is inspiring women and girls

Meet Dr Nina D’Vaz, The ORIGINS Project’s Biobank Manager who recently featured in The Kids Research Institute Australia's social media celebration of International Women and Girls in Science Day.

The Cashew Study

Does eating cashew nut spreads in the first year of life reduce the chances a baby will develop a cashew nut food allergy?

The PrEggNut Study

Does the amount of eggs and peanuts a mother eats during pregnancy and breastfeeding have an influence on whether her baby will develop an egg or peanut food allergy?

CEED: Colostrum Exclusivity in Early Development

Research shows at least a third of newborns receive formula in hospital, a practice shown to be associated with an increased risk of cow’s milk allergy.

Early Moves

Can baby’s early movements predict learning difficulties later in childhood?