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Genetic risk and a primary role for cell-mediated immune mechanisms in multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a common disease of the central nervous system in which the interplay between inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes typically...

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Predominance of nontypeable haemophilus influenzae in children with otitis media

In Australia the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) is administered at 2, 4 and 6 months of age, with no booster dose.

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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccination at birth in a high-risk setting: No evidence for neonatal T-cell tolerance

Concerns about the risk of inducing immune deviation-associated "neonatal tolerance" as described in mice have restricted the widespread adoption...

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TLR1/2 activation during Heterologous prime-boost vaccination (DNA-MVA) enhances CD8+ T cell responses providing

Leishmania (Viannia) parasites present particular challenges, as human and murine immune responses to infection are distinct from other Leishmania species

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WA leading the race to stop one of the deadliest bugs on the planet

In Perth, The Kids Research Institute Australia is spearheading global efforts to tackle this insidious bacterium and reduce its impact on kids’ health.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia's Mitch Messer wins at WA of the Year Awards

The Kids Research Institute Australia extends its warmest congratulations to health consumer champion Mitch Messer, who won the Community category at the 2024 West Australian of the Year awards last night.

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Researcher elected fellow of prestigious international autism research society

The Kids Research Institute Australia autism researcher Professor Andrew Whitehouse has been inducted as a Fellow to the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR),  making him just the fourth Australian to be bestowed the honour.

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It’s a draw! Creative study seeks kids’ drawings to help understand sibling dynamics

Children across Australia aged 4-12 years are being asked to grab their crayons, pencils or pens and create their best drawing of themselves and their siblings in a simple study that will help researchers learn more about sibling relationships.

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Free vaccines for pregnant mums see monumental rise in protection for WA babies

New collaborative research involving almost 600,000 pregnant mothers has demonstrated a dramatic increase in uptake of the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine after identifying just 22 per cent of WA women had the maternal vaccination between 2012 – 2017.

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Homeward bound: The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher taking on scientific leadership challenge

The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher, Dr Anya Jones, will join some of the world’s brightest female scientists after being selected to take part in a global project to amplify the voices of women in science leadership.