murdoch childrens research institute
Pregnancy Complications Linked To Heart Disease Risk In Offspring
Children whose mothers experienced pregnancy complications were almost three times more likely to develop heart disease.
How Migration Affects Your Child’s Risk Of Nut Allergy
Australian-born Asian children are at greater risk of nut allergies than Asian children that migrate there—suggesting a strong environmental risk factor.
‘Waking Up’ Fetal Hemoglobin To Treat Blood Disorders
Researchers have demonstrated that gene editing can be used to re-introduce a fetal form of hemoglobin, thereby treating sickle cell anemia.
Scientists Turn Stem Cells Into Liver And Pancreas Precursor Cells
Scientists have developed a method of turning human stem cells into a cell type that gives rise to organs including the liver and pancreas.
Vintage Venoms Lose None Of Their Bite
Venoms, which are a time-capsule of disappearing biodiversity, can be stored for up to 80 years and still remain biologically active.
10 Genetic Variants Linked To Increased Risk Of Allergies
An international team of scientists has identified 10 genetic variants that increase a person’s risk of having allergies.
