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Unlocking the health benefits of sun exposure

Like all of us, Dr Shelley Gorman grew up with the 'slip, slop, slap' message. And for good reason, Australia is one of the sunniest countries in the world.

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New childhood brain tumour drugs to be tested

It is the kids he treats in his role as a paediatric oncologist that motivate Dr Nick Gottardo in his work as a The Kids Research Institute Australia cancer researcher.

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New study exposes link between pesticides and childhood brain tumours

A new Telethon Institute study has revealed a potential link between pesticide treatments in the home and a higher risk of children developing brain tumours.

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Social disadvantage the focus for WA child health researchers

Researchers from The Kids will play a significant role in investigating - and breaking - the generational cycle of social disadvantage.

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Telethon Institute Research Director Elected to International Role

Professor Moira Clay has taken over the reins of a key international body supporting research administrators and managers across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

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Study Brings Good News For Assisted Pregnancies

Research by The Kids has shown a significant decline in the risk of birth defects amongst WA children born using Assisted Reproductive Technology.

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Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumours

Research at Telethon Institute has shown a correlation between brain tumours in young children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.

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Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancer

Researchers at Telethon Institute have found genetic differences in the rare and aggressive NUT-midline carcinoma, presenting new treatment opportunities.

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Reading books boosts child language

A new study provides more evidence that reading books to young children and helping them visually to follow the story improves a child's language.