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Quantitation of IgE Binding to the Chitinase and Chitinase-Like House Dust Mite AllergensThe prevalence of IgE binding to the group 15 and 18 house dust mite (HDM) allergens of the Dermatophagoides species...
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Consensus diagnostic criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Australia: A modified Delphi studyTo evaluate health professionals' agreement with components of published diagnostic criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in order to guide...
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Genetic partitioning of interleukin-6 signalling in mice dissociates Stat3 from Smad3-mediated lung fibrosisIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal disease that is unresponsive to current therapies.
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Common variants at the MHC locus and at chromosome 16q24.1 predispose to Barrett's esophagusBarrett's esophagus is an increasingly common disease that is strongly associated with reflux of stomach acid and usually a hiatus hernia,...
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Statistical adjustment of genotyping error in a case-control study of childhood leukaemiaGenotyping has become more cost-effective and less invasive with the use of buccal cell...
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Identification of suitable endogenous control genes for microRNA expression profiling of childhood medulloblastoma and human neural stem cellsMedulloblastoma (MB) is the most common type of malignant childhood brain tumour.
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Genetic and functional evaluation of the role of DLL1 in susceptibility to visceral leishmaniasis in IndiaChromosome 6q26-27 is linked to susceptibility to visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Brazil and Sudan.
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Fusionfinder: A software tool to identify expressed gene fusion candidates from RNA-seq dataThe hallmarks of many haematological malignancies and solid tumours are chromosomal translocations, which may lead to gene fusions.
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TLR3 and RIG-I gene variants: Associations with functional effects on receptor expression and responses to measles viruMeasles virus causes severe morbidity and mortality, despite the availability of measles vaccines. Successful defence against viral pathogens requires early...
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Cystic fibrosis research a Eureka Prize finalistA world-leading cystic fibrosis research program, based at The Kids Research Institute Australia, is a finalist in the 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Study looks at fish oil as treatment for autismThe Kids Research Institute Australia research has shown nearly 50 per cent of children with autism have tried fish oil supplements, but does it actually improve symptoms?
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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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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.