Potential new biomarker for ADHD and ASD
A new potential biomarker for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism has been found. “It’s often said that ‘the…
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International study improving severe pneumonia outcomes
International study to better treat children with severe pneumonia complication: An international study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has…
Missing the signs of endometriosis
Missing the signs of endometriosis: Some cases of endometriosis in Australia are taking up to eight years to diagnose, according…
Masks can put cognitive performance in check
Masks can put cognitive performance in check: Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to…
ASD medication trial targeting gut bacteria
A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism…
Australian mining companies to shift focus
Mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being: A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies…
Positive social-emotional schools boost mental health
Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health. A Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering…
Clamp2 provides vaccine hope for future pandemics
Clamp2 provides vaccine hope for future pandemics: The University of Queensland is set to take a second-generation molecular clamp vaccine…
Stem-cell derived kidneys
Stem-cell derived kidneys could improve disease research and treatment: A key advance in growing stem-cell-derived kidneys in the laboratory could improve…
Genome sequencing could curb hospital infection outbreaks
Genome sequencing could curb hospital infection outbreaks: The spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals could be greatly reduced thanks to…