28 October 2019

New test improves diagnosis of a common genetic cause of autism

A new stand-alone test can more precisely diagnose people with a common genetic cause of...

23 October 2019

Little evidence common antidepressant is effective in autism spectrum disorders

A new study has found there is little evidence that a widely used antidepressant is...

16 October 2019

Factors that predict obesity by adolescence revealed

Three simple factors that predict whether a healthy weight child will be overweight or...

15 October 2019

MCRI researcher awarded 2019 Franklin Women Travel Scholarship

MCRI early career researcher, Ms Simran Kaur, has been awarded a Franklin Women travel...

15 October 2019

Weak immune system linked to serious bacterial infection in children

A new study has found a bacterial infection that can lead to pneumonia or meningitis is...

03 October 2019

Poor mental and physical health in pregnancy linked to infant sleep problems

Severe and persistent infant sleep problems in the first year are linked to poor...

26 September 2019

2019 Winter Newsletter - Centre of Research Excellence in Speech and Language

Our team wish to thank families and clinicians for ongoing participation and support....

19 September 2019

MCRI welcomes announcement of MRFF-funded MACH projects

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is pleased to announce that three of its...

19 September 2019

New guidelines for children with hearing loss

A network of medical experts has produced Australia's first national guidelines to...

17 September 2019

Best medications to reduce drooling for those with developmental disability

A new study has revealed the most effective medications to reduce drooling in young...

04 September 2019

Researchers investigate challenges of testing children’s blood

A new Murdoch Children's Research Institute study has highlighted the challenges of...

03 September 2019

Assisted reproduction technology leaves its mark on genes but only temporarily, study shows

Any effect that assisted reproduction technology has on babies' genes is largely...

30 August 2019

Victorian child hearing-loss databank to go global

A unique Victorian databank that profiles children with hearing loss will help...

29 August 2019

MCRI welcomes $9.7m in federal grants

Researchers at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) have received $9.7...

27 August 2019

MCRI’s World Scabies Elimination Program awarded $10m

Australian researchers have been awarded AU$10 million to lead a global program to wipe...