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Identification of Der p 23, a peritrophin-like protein, as a new major dermatophagoides pteronyssinus allergen

The house dust mite (HDM) Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus is one of most important allergen sources and a major elicitor of allergic asthma.

Polymorphisms in key innate immune genes and their effects on measles vaccine responses and vaccine failure in children from Mozambique

Despite an effective vaccine, measles remains a major health problem globally, particularly in developing countries. More than 30% of children show primary...

TLR3 and RIG-I gene variants: Associations with functional effects on receptor expression and responses to measles viru

Measles virus causes severe morbidity and mortality, despite the availability of measles vaccines. Successful defence against viral pathogens requires early...

CD46 measles virus receptor polymorphisms influence receptor protein expression

Despite the availability of measles vaccines, infants continue to die from measles. Measles vaccine responses vary between individuals, and poor...

Toll-like receptor 7 and 8 polymorphisms: Associations with functional effects and cellular and antibody responses to measles virus and vaccine

The functionality and effects of TLR7 and TLR8 polymorphisms on cellular and antibody responses was investigated after the first measles vaccine dose.

Kalgoorlie STEM Festival ignites curiosity

The Kids Research Institute Australia’s inaugural Kalgoorlie STEM Festival drew more than 600 children and was warmly embraced by the local community over two exciting days at Curtin University’s Graduates Hall.

Jonathan Carapetis: The smart money is on backing West Aussie medical research

As a paediatrician and researcher, I witness on a daily basis the extraordinary benefits of Western Australian health and medical research to individual patients and the community.

Top honour for infectious diseases research

Congratulations to Associate Professor Asha Bowen, who has been awarded the 2022 Frank Fenner Award for Advanced Research in Infectious Diseases.

Breaking new ground in Aboriginal genomics

Internationally-acclaimed Aboriginal researcher and clinician Professor Alex Brown will establish and lead a National Indigenous Genomics Consortium

New project to boost global fight against malaria

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University are excited to be part of a new US$30 million global project to fight malaria.