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Global study investigates the cause of stuttering

Researchers need 3,000 Australian stutterers for an international study that is searching for the genes in human DNA which cause stuttering. The largest study of its kind into stuttering aims to help develop treatments that target the speech disorder’s cause, rather than just the symptoms.
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Psychology Seminar Snapshot

The Royal Children’s Hospital Psychology Service and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute present: Trauma: Neurobiology, Development and Intervention Details: When Friday, 11 October Where Ella Latham Auditorium, Ground Floor The Royal Children’s Hospital 50 Flemington Road Parkville, VIC 3052 Duration 9am – 5.00pm (registration 8.30am) Registrations https://www.trybooking.com/BEALM Payment type General – $250 Student Rate – $100 RCH/MCRI Staff Rate - $120 Cancellations No refund will be issued.
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Reaching Critical Mass to End Scabies

MCRI researchers are playing a key role in a global campaign to rid the world of scabies – a tiny parasitic mite that causes misery to around 450 million people every year. The world’s biggest mass scabies treatment program is now being rolled out in Fiji.
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Preeclampsia risk may be reduced by a healthy high-fibre diet

New research suggests that gut bacteria could have an impact on the outcome of pregnancies with a high plant-based fibre diet recommended. A healthy diet rich in fibre is generally recommended, but new research shows it could be even more important during pregnancy to promote the wellbeing of the mother and child.
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